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There are many NBA players who lack a fan base and are now underrated because of it. These are the players that are not appreciated enough because of that.
We all have been in a debate with a friend where they overrate their team’s best player. "No, really, I think he&#039;s a top 10 pla...2020-06-06 20:01:016/1: S-R Blog- Adjusted Shooting Stats Added to Basketball Referencehttps://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2020/06/adjusted-shooting-stats-added-to-basketball-reference/
There's been much debate about the greatest players in NBA history of late. One of the most difficult things about ranking players in a league with 70+ years of history is that the game has changed a lot over the years. Sure, some of it has to do with the skill and quality of the [&#8230;]2020-06-01 16:00:105/31: Lakers UK- The Greatest Lakers of All-Time: Jerry Westhttps://lakersuk.com/2020/05/31/the-greatest-lakers-of-all-time-jerry-west/
This is the thirteenth in a series of articles featuring a countdown of the Top 16 Greatest Lakers of All-Time, as decided by the followers of Lakers UK on Twitter and Instagram. Continuing with number 4 – Jerry West. We’ll take an in-depth look at the role he played in the Los Angeles Lakers&#8217;2020-05-31 12:06:075/25: CrownHoops- Most Underrated Star Duos in NBA Historyhttps://crownhoops.com/2020/05/25/most-underrated-star-duos-in-nba-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-underrated-star-duos-in-nba-history
NBA star duos are key to the league. During a time where a team has to have three or more stars to win a title, it seems that the concept of a star duo is coming back to fruition with the pairings of LeBron James
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2020-05-25 20:05:255/15: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: No shortage of Bucks in ESPN's top-74 players of all-timehttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2020/05/15/milwaukee-bucks-no-shortage-bucks-espns-top-74-players-time/
With ESPN having revealed their top-74 players of all-time in recent days, there&#039;s no shortage of players with Milwaukee Bucks&#039; ties who&#039;ve made the list.
All-time lists are never anything but controversial, but at the very least the latest buzzworthy NBA list of that sort has brough2020-05-15 12:00:445/14: Golden Gate Sports- Warriors: Is Stephen Curry Really the 13th best player of all-time?https://goldengatesports.com/2020/05/14/golden-state-warriors-stephen-curry-13th-best-player/
ESPN recently released a list of the top 74 players in NBA history to commemorate the association&#039;s 74th season. Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry was ranked 13th on the list. Was this ranking too generous for a player still in the midst of his Hall of Fame career?
Chef Curry appears 2020-05-14 20:00:355/14: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards: ESPN's Top 74 NBA Players List Highlights Major Issuehttps://wizofawes.com/2020/05/14/washington-wizards-espn-top-74/
How many Washington Wizards and Bullets does the worldwide leader consider to be among the best to ever do it?
In honor of the NBA&#039;s 74-year history, ESPN has concocted a list of the 74 greatest players of all time.
Among the 74 players listed, the Washington Wizards franchise was fairly we2020-05-14 12:00:495/13: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: Ranking the championship seasonshttps://thesixersense.com/2020/05/13/philadelphia-76ers-ranking-championship-seasons/
The Philadelphia 76ers franchise has won three championships. Let&#039;s take a look at all of them.
All three of the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; championship seasons were superb in their own ways.
The 1955 season was perhaps one of the most eventful of all-time that a surprisingly small number of 2020-05-13 16:00:375/12: CrownHoops- Best NBA Players to Wear Numbers 00-5https://crownhoops.com/2020/05/12/best-nba-players-to-ever-wear-each-numbers-00-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-nba-players-to-ever-wear-each-numbers-00-5
NBA jersey numbers go with sports in general just like peanut butter goes with jelly. The NBA has had a ton of talented players grace their league ever since its introduction. We have seen great players wear numbers ranging from 00 all the way to
The post Best NBA Players to Wear Numbers 00-5 appear2020-05-12 20:04:575/5: Pelican Debrief- New Orleans Pelicans: The 7 Most Hyped NBA Rookies of the last 20 Yearshttps://pelicandebrief.com/2020/05/05/new-orleans-pelicans-7-hyped/
Zion Williamson joined the New Orleans Pelicans with a ton of hype, but was he the most hyped rookie of the last 20 years? Let&#039;s take a look.
It doesn&#039;t happen often, but every few years a player enters the NBA who is different. Zion Williamson was already a legend before being drafted by2020-05-05 08:00:424/29: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: Basketball's Surgeon -- Just how good was Julius Erving?https://thesixersense.com/2020/04/29/philadelphia-76ers-basketball-surgeon-how-good-julius-erving/
A megastar and all-time great who often slips through the cracks -- just how good was Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving?
Julius Erving, better known as "The Doctor" or "Dr. J", is arguably the greatest player ever to suit up for the Philadelphia 76ers. Number 6 in the raft...2020-04-29 16:00:444/28: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: Which all-time Sixer would fit best on 2019-20 roster?https://thesixersense.com/2020/04/28/philadelphia-76ers-which-all-time-sixer-best-2019-20-roster/
A fun Philadelphia 76ers hypothetical for your quarantine pleasure.
The world is on quarantine so the sports news world has slowed down considerably. That’s where I come in with this article. Since we can’t escape the ‘Rona Roaring, I figured I would explore the fun, meaningless, ...2020-04-28 16:00:434/26: Space City Scoop- 4 of the best Rockets performances that fell on April 26thhttps://spacecityscoop.com/2020/04/26/4-houston-rockets-games-april-26th/
As today is April 26th, let&#039;s take a look at some of the best performances in Houston Rockets history that fell on the same date.
One of the few positives about the NBA&#039;s hiatus is that it&#039;s allowed players to get recognition that they wouldn&#039;t otherwise receive, especially at t2020-04-26 16:00:474/23: The Sixer Sense- Sixers news: Philadelphia 76ers had "strong" trade offer for Michael Jordanhttps://thesixersense.com/2020/04/23/sixers-news-trade-offer-michael-jordan/
According to recent Sixers news, the Philadelphia 76ers gave a compelling offer to the Chicago Bulls that would have landed them Michael Jordan
The Philadelphia 76ers could have landed Michael Jordan, according to new information from the man who drafted him, former Chicago Bulls General Manager Ro2020-04-23 20:00:374/21: Last Word on Sports- Michael Jordan or LeBron James: The Greatest of All-Time, Part Onehttps://lastwordonprobasketball.com/2020/04/21/michael-jordan-or-lebron-james/
The debate for the greatest player of all-time between Michael Jordan and LeBron James will rage on forever. The premiere of the ESPN and Netflix documentary, The Last Dance, will do nothing but further fuel the flames of the debate. During this uncertain time, with no live sports to follow, it is 2020-04-21 12:03:524/21: FanSided- The Last Dance: What if Michael Jordan returned to UNC for his senior year?https://fansided.com/2020/04/21/the-last-dance-michael-jordan-returned-unc-senior-year/
A throwaway line in the first episode of &#039;The Last Dance&#039; unravels the entire timeline of the 1990s NBA. What if Michael Jordan had returned for his senior season?
The first two episodes of The Last Dance documentary on the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls revealed a lot of fun nuggets of Michael Jo2020-04-21 12:00:084/17: Space City Scoop- This day in 1981: Calvin Murphy leads Rockets to Game 7 win over Spurshttps://spacecityscoop.com/2020/04/17/houston-rockets-calvin-murphy-game-7-win-spurs/
On this day in 1981, not even George Gervin could stop Calvin Murphy from dropping 42 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a Game 7 victory on the road.
After being swept in the Eastern Conference Semifinals the season before, the Houston Rockets were determined to advance further in the 1980-81 c2020-04-17 16:00:464/17: Space City Scoop- A Space City extensive interview with former Rockets guard Terry Teaglehttps://spacecityscoop.com/2020/04/17/interview-houston-rockets-guard-terry-teagle/
In an exclusive interview for Space City Scoop, former Houston Rockets guard Terry Teagle talked Rudy T, McGrady vs. Harden, small ball and much more.
Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to interview the 1980 Southwestern Conference Player of the Year, 11-year NBA veteran, and former Houston Ro2020-04-17 12:00:414/16: Space City Scoop- The Houston Rockets currently hold these 3 single-season recordshttps://spacecityscoop.com/2020/04/16/houston-rockets-regular-season-records/
The Houston Rockets have etched themselves into NBA history in many ways throughout the years and currently hold three single-season records in particular.
From setting franchise records recently to setting NBA records, the Houston Rockets have entered their name in basketball history books many ti2020-04-16 16:00:514/14: Space City Scoop- Rockets flashback: Legend Moses Malone sets an unbeatable recordhttps://spacecityscoop.com/2020/04/14/houston-rockets-moses-malone-record/
The tremendous career of Moses Malone included multiple dominant seasons with the Houston Rockets that are still unrivaled in NBA history.
It&#039;s hard to be more dominant in one statistic than Moses Malone was when it came to grabbing offensive boards. Throughout his illustrious 21-year career, 2020-04-14 20:00:504/13: Section 215- Philadelphia 76ers: Will Wilt Chamberlain's 68-point game ever be topped?https://section215.com/2020/04/13/philadelphia-76ers-wilt-chamberlains-68/
Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points scored in a game by a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. But will that record ever be broken?
The Philadelphia 76ers have had many great players don their jersey. Julius Erving, Moses Malone, and Allen Iverson are some of the greats that have pla2020-04-13 20:00:234/12: Pace And Space- The 1970s: The NBA&#8217;s Weirdest Decadehttp://paceandspacehoops.com/the-1970s-the-nbas-weirdest-decade/
Since 1959, when Wilt Chamberlain showed up and, along with Bill Russell, took the NBA out of the Stone Age, every decade of the league&#8217;s history has followed the same broad pattern that makes life easier for basketball historians to easily define the league by era. In the 1960s, the Celtics w2020-04-12 20:04:484/9: Hoops Habit- LeBron James and the Lakers may have the most to lose in a lost seasonhttps://hoopshabit.com/2020/04/09/lebron-james-lakers-may-lose-lost-season/
Nobody stands to gain in a lost NBA season if the COVID-19 pandemic eventually causes its cancelation. However, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers may have the most to lose.
Nobody wins in a lost season. There&#039;s no silver lining if COVID-19 ultimately causes the cancelation of the 2019-202020-04-09 20:00:394/5: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: Allen Iverson voted franchise's all-time favorite playerhttps://thesixersense.com/2020/04/05/philadelphia-76ers-allen-iverson-franchise-all-time-favorite-player/
Our all-time favorite Philadelphia 76ers tournament has come to a conclusion.
The Philadelphia 76ers&#039; long and storied history has yielded many great players. Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Billy Cunningham, Hal Greer, Moses Malone, Charles Barkley, Maurice Cheeks, Andrew Toney, just to name2020-04-05 16:00:334/3: Air Alamo- San Antonio Spurs History: George Gervin dominates the 1980 All-Star Gamehttps://airalamo.com/2020/04/03/san-antonio-spurs-history-george-gervin-dominates-1980-star-game/
At the peak of his powers, San Antonio Spurs legend George "The Iceman" Gervin dominated the 1980 NBA All-Star Game, which was an overtime thriller.
There were few players who dominated the game for an entire decade the way that San Antonio Spurs starplayer George Gervin did from 1974-84....2020-04-03 20:00:304/3: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: All-time favorite bracket, Final Fourhttps://thesixersense.com/2020/04/03/philadelphia-76ers-all-time-favorite-bracket-final-four/
We set out to determine the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; all-time favorite player. We&#039;re nearly there.
Our tournament to determine the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; all-time favorite player reaches its climax. The Final Four is upon us, which means by later this afternoon, our final matchup will be kno2020-04-03 16:00:254/3: Air Alamo- Five surprising players you forgot played for the San Antonio Spurshttps://airalamo.com/2020/04/03/san-antonio-spurs-five-surprising-former-players/
We all know the names that are entrenched in San Antonio Spurs history, but these five impressive players also spent time in the Alamo City.
In the modern era of player movement and player empowerment, it&#039;s an increasing rarity to see a player spend their entire career with one team. Even with2020-04-03 12:00:314/1: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: All-time favorite bracket, Sweet 16https://thesixersense.com/2020/04/01/philadelphia-76ers-all-time-favorite-bracket-sweet-16/
Our all-time favorite Philadelphia 76ers tournament enters the Sweet 16.
And then there were 16. We started with 64 players -- a diverse mix of legends, fan favorites, and everything in between. We now stand at 16 current and former Philadelphia 76ers left in our tournament to determine the fanbase2020-04-01 16:00:353/29: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: All-time favorite bracket, Part IVhttps://thesixersense.com/2020/03/29/philadelphia-76ers-all-time-favorite-bracket-part-iv/
Our quest to determine the masses&#039; favorite Philadelphia 76ers player of all-time continues.
The end has come... for round one, that is. Our all-time favorite Philadelphia 76ers bracket reaches the final stretch of the first round. We have completed 24 of 32 matchups thus far, and shortly, we&2020-03-29 16:00:343/27: FanSided- 5 great teams the Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen Bulls totally ruinedhttps://fansided.com/2020/03/27/michael-jordan-scottie-pippen-chicago-bulls-rivals/
When a dynasty like the Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen-led Chicago Bulls are as dominant as they are, they&#039;ll inevitably leave plenty of victims in their wake.
In this piece, we&#039;ll look at five great teams that were ruined by the dominance of the Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen Bulls. Th2020-03-27 08:00:073/23: Space City Scoop- Rockets: Re-visiting Steve Francis' best March 23rd gameshttps://spacecityscoop.com/2020/03/23/march-23rd-houston-rockets-steve-francis/
With the Houston Rockets being out of commission, let&#039;s go back in history and look at the best March 23rd performances of Steve Francis&#039; Rockets career.
It&#039;s now been 13 days since the Houston Rockets last played, as they&#039;re currently on a league-mandated hiatus due to thecoron2020-03-23 12:00:533/22: Space City Scoop- Listing Moses Malone's best Rockets' 20/20 Sunday gameshttps://spacecityscoop.com/2020/03/22/moses-malone-houston-rockets-20-20-sunday-games/
With today being Sunday, let&#039;s take a look at Houston Rockets&#039; legend Moses Malone&#039;s best 20/20 performances that took place on a Sunday.
With the NBA on an unspecified hiatus, many have used the time to go back into the Houston Rockets history books. We&#039;ve done the same, as we 2020-03-22 16:00:443/15: Space City Scoop- Ranking the 4 best Rockets' performances on March 15thhttps://spacecityscoop.com/2020/03/15/ranking-4-best-houston-rockets-performances-march-15th/
With the Houston Rockets facing a lengthy break in action, let&#039;s take a look back into Rockets&#039; history and list the four best Rockets&#039; performances that fell on March 15th.
As we all know by now, the NBA has decided to halt the season, due to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Thi2020-03-15 12:02:563/1: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings Week 20: What history will Milwaukee Bucks make?https://hoopshabit.com/2020/03/01/nba-power-rankings-week-20-side-history-will-milwaukee-bucks-will-land/
The Milwaukee Bucks joined an exclusive club and hold an iron grip at the top of the NBA Power Rankings. They&#039;ll make history in 2019-20 ... but what kind?
After eviscerating the Oklahoma City Thunder 133-86 on Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks joined an exclusive group of just six teams in NB2020-03-01 16:00:312/23: Soaring Down South- Exploring John Collins' Underrated 20-10 Seasonhttps://soaringdownsouth.com/2020/02/23/exploring-john-collins-underrated-20-20-season/
Taking a look at John Collins&#039; terrific season for the Atlanta Hawks.
Themeteoric rise to stardom for Trae Young has taken the Atlanta Hawks and the rest of the NBA by storm. And while that attention has been rightfully earned, it&#039;s cast a bit of a shadow over John Collins&#039; equally i2020-02-23 12:00:401/31: Section 215- Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are more than just All-Starshttps://section215.com/2020/01/31/philadelphia-76ers-stars-embiid-simmons/
The Philadelphia 76ers haven&#039;t been the team that we expected this season, but they still have two All-Stars in Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.
This season the Philadelphia 76ers are not the title contender that we expected. They were supposed to be one of the best teams in the East.
While the2020-01-31 20:00:301/29: Section 215- Philadelphia 76ers: Bobby Jones is an All-Star person for his Kobe tributehttps://section215.com/2020/01/28/philadelphia-76ers-bobby-jones-kobe/
In a fitting tribute to Lower Merion grad Kobe Bryant, Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Famer Bobby Jones lent his retired number to Joel Embiid.
When the Philadelphia 76ers took the court for a weeknight romp against the Golden State Warriors, it was anything like your typical basketball game.
In the2020-01-29 00:00:301/28: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: Reflecting on Kobe Bryant's last homecoming in South Phillyhttps://thesixersense.com/2020/01/28/philadelphia-76ers-reflecting-kobe-bryant-last-homecoming/
A look back at the legend&#039;s final meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Kobe Bryant and Philly have always had a relationship, but both sides at times were misunderstood. In the Black Mamba’s last season, he announced his retirement before a road trip, and coincidentally his first game af...2020-01-28 20:00:251/15: Space City Scoop- Mike D'Antoni needs to make these 3 adjustments for the Houston Rocketshttps://spacecityscoop.com/2020/01/15/mike-dantoni-3-adjustments-houston-rockets/
The loss to the Memphis Grizzlies highlighted some changes that should be made for the Houston Rockets to have more success.
Tuesday&#039;s loss against Memphis wasn&#039;t that surprising when you consider how well the Grizzlies have been playing as of late. Their 121-110 victory over the Houston 2020-01-15 08:00:2312/30: Sir Charles In Charge- The Air Force 1: The NBA's signature basketball shoe from 1982https://sircharlesincharge.com/2019/12/30/air-force-1-nba-signature-basketball-shoe/
Taking a look back at the history of Nike&#039;s Air Force 1, which was the NBA&#039;s signature basketball shoe from the 1980s
SWOOSH. JUST DO IT.
Sneakerheads, there&#039;s something you have to understand: "The Air Force One,"is more than just a shoe.
That was the assumption in t...2019-12-30 12:00:2912/24: Space City Scoop- 12 days of Rockets Christmas: The best players at jersey numbers 1-12https://spacecityscoop.com/2019/12/24/12-days-houston-rockets-christmas-jersey-numbers/
The Houston Rockets have plenty to be grateful for this holiday season, including tenures from extraordinary players throughout their storied history.
The Houston Rockets have a long history highlighted by championship success, clutch moments and once-in-a-lifetime players. Since moving to Houston 2019-12-24 08:00:4012/22: Soaring Down South- Atlanta Hawks' Historic Christmas Day Droughthttps://soaringdownsouth.com/2019/12/22/atlanta-hawks-historic-christmas-day-drought/
Analyzing the Atlanta Hawks&#039; streak without playing on Christmas Day.
Christmas Day NBA games are a true staple of the holiday season, a tradition the Atlanta Hawks haven&#039;t taken part in for quite some time.
The last time the Atlanta Hawks played on Christmas Day was 1989, a 115-104 wi2019-12-22 12:00:3712/19: Section 215- Joel Embiid has always been able to respond to criticism and handle adversityhttps://section215.com/2019/12/19/philadelphia-76ers-embiid-adversity/
After suffering through hardships parallel with the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; on-court woes, it&#039;s clear Joel Embiid can handle adversity and external criticism.
The Philadelphia 76ers have always been known to have legendary big men on their roster. From Wilt Chamberlain to Moses Malone to Dike2019-12-19 16:00:2012/14: House of Houston- Houston Rockets were ranked too low on FanSided 250https://houseofhouston.com/2019/12/14/houston-rockets-rumors-james-harden-russell-westbrook-ranked-low-fansided-250/
The research and polling has been done for the Houston Rockets and they were ranked way too low on FanSided&#039;s 250 list. Where did they fall? Let&#039;s look.
Houston Rockets fans -- the results are in and the people have spoken to how highly fans regard one of the NBA&#039;s most exciting fran2019-12-14 16:00:2212/5: Lake Show Life- Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons this team, not LA Clippers, are Lakers' biggest threathttps://lakeshowlife.com/2019/12/05/los-angeles-lakers-3-reasons-team-not-la-clippers-biggest-threat/
Since July, most, if not all of the talk of a legit challenger to the Los Angeles Lakers has centered around the LA Clippers. But there&#039;s another team lurking that could be an even bigger threat to the Purple and Gold hoisting the Larry O&#039;Brien trophy come June.
We&#039;re now just over a2019-12-05 12:00:3711/29: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: 5 players fans should be thankful forhttps://thesixersense.com/2019/11/29/philadelphia-76ers-5-players-fans-thankful/
The holiday season is upon us, and it&#039;s time to say thanks to the following Philadelphia 76ers.
The Philadelphia 76ers have had many legends and icons that the fans have recognized as the greats in the past, and present. In my humble opinion, here are the ones we, as fans, should be the most t2019-11-29 16:00:1911/28: Hoops Habit- How Andre Drummond became one of the game's all-time reboundershttps://hoopshabit.com/2019/11/28/andre-drummond-became-one-games-time-rebounders/
With rebounding numbers that rival some of the greatest ever, it&#039;s only right to give credit to Andre Drummond for making the glass his domain.
When all is said and done, Andre Drummond will have had a pretty productive NBA career.
As of the present day, the former ninth overall pick has a 2019-11-28 08:00:3311/24: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: Takeaways from 104-90 win over Detroit Pistonshttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/11/24/milwaukee-bucks-takeaways-104-90-win-detroit-pistons/
The Milwaukee Bucks made it seven straight wins as they cruised past the Detroit Pistons in front of a lively Fiserv Forum crowd on Saturday night.
Against a depleted Detroit Pistons team that was on the second night of a back-to-back, the Milwaukee Bucks delivered the result they should have in fr2019-11-24 08:00:2711/22: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: Will Clint Capela reach the 30 rebound plateau?https://spacecityscoop.com/2019/11/22/houston-rockets-clint-capela-30-rebound/
Clint Capela has become the first Rockets player to grab 20 or more rebounds in five consecutive games since Elvin Hayes in the 1970-71 season. Could Capela further pen himself in the record books by grabbing 30 rebounds?
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela has been dominating the boards during the2019-11-22 16:00:2711/16: Hoops Habit- Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo brashly defending MVP thronehttps://hoopshabit.com/2019/11/16/milwaukee-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-brashly-defending-mvp-throne/
The Milwaukee Bucks have a bona fide superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo. His early defense as the reigning MVP has been dominant.
The Milwaukee Bucks and their fans are riding as high as they have in nearly 50 years, since the team won its only title in 1971. Giannis Antetokounmpo is arguably the l2019-11-16 16:00:2111/16: House of Houston- Houston Rockets: Capela's early case for NBA's Most Improved Playerhttps://houseofhouston.com/2019/11/16/houston-rockets-rumors-clint-capela-early-case-nba-improved-player/
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela is off to a hot start on the hardwood and he&#039;s making an early to case to win NBA&#039;s Most Improved Player honors. How so?
The talented Harden-era Houston Rockets have struggled for years with cleaning up missed shots and creating opportunities via the al2019-11-16 12:00:1611/11: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers represented by Fan of the Year finalisthttps://thesixersense.com/2019/11/11/philadelphia-76ers-represented-fan-year-finalist/
The Philadelphia 76ers make an appearance in FanSided&#039;s annual Fan of the Year contest.
Few fanbases are more committed, more connected to a franchise than fans of the Philadelphia 76ers. It&#039;s a special breed of diehards who, through 10-win seasons and heartbreaking playoff losses, contin2019-11-11 20:00:1811/7: Section 215- Philadelphia 76ers fan named a finalist for Fan of the Year Awardhttps://section215.com/2019/11/07/philadelphia-76ers-fan-year-award/
After 35 years of undying fandom, Philadelphia 76ers fan Lauren Gordon has been named a finalist for FanSided&#039;s 2019 Fan of the Year Award.
Every year, FanSided places a call out to find the best fans in all of fans, with four of said fans becoming finalists for the Fan of the Year fan award.
2019-11-07 08:00:2010/15: FanSided- NBA Season Preview 2019-20: The 5 biggest questions for the Golden State Warriorshttps://fansided.com/2019/10/15/nba-season-preview-2019-20-warriors-big-questions/
Kevin Durant is gone and Klay Thompson is out, leaving the Golden State Warriors in a vulnerable place for the first time in half a decade. Here are their five biggest questions for 2019-20.
1. Stephen Curry -- over or under 0.5 MVP Awards this season?
Under. The return of the Stephen Curry Show f2019-10-15 04:00:0710/14: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: Ranking the top 10 players in team historyhttps://spacecityscoop.com/2019/10/14/ranking-top-10-players-ever-houston-rockets/
The Houston Rockets have been fortunate enough to have some of the greatest players in NBA history. When it comes to the franchise, which 10 are the best?
The Houston Rockets are a storied franchise, as they&#039;ve made 33 postseasons in their 52 years of existence. Throughout the course of their 2019-10-14 12:00:4510/8: The Sixer Sense- Charles Barkley’s time with Philadelphia 76ers: The story behind his statuehttps://thesixersense.com/2019/10/08/philadelphia-76ers-story-behind-charles-barkley-statue/
The story behind Charles Barkley&#039;s new statue outside the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; practice facility in Camden.
Last month, Charles Barkley got a statue of himself on the Legends Walk trail, situated outside the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; practice facility. Barkley was one of the best forwards t2019-10-08 08:00:379/29: Overtime Conversations- Top Five Centers of All Timehttps://overtimeconversations.com/top-five-centers-of-all-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-five-centers-of-all-time
Honorable Mentions: Moses Malone, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, George Mikan, Wes Unseld 5. Bill Russell Career Averages: 15.1 Points, 22.5...
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2019-09-29 00:04:269/16: Soaring Down South- Atlanta Hawks: 3 Goals For John Collins in 2018-19https://soaringdownsouth.com/2019/09/16/atlanta-hawks-goals-john-collins/
With the 2019-20 season rapidly approaching, let&#039;s take a look at player goals for each Atlanta Hawks player for the upcoming season.
Year three is often when a player turns the corner, starts to enter their prime and show their true self in the league. That has to be exciting for Atlanta Hawk2019-09-16 08:00:429/7: Cascadia Sports Network- Jack Sikma calls for return of Sonicshttps://cascadiasn.com/news/jack-sikma-calls-for-return-of-sonics/
On Friday afternoon former Seattle Supersonic great Jack Sikma was inducted into the Naismith&#8230;2019-09-07 16:04:079/5: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers to honor Charles Barkley with a statuehttps://thesixersense.com/2019/09/05/philadelphia-76ers-honor-charles-barkley-statue/
The Philadelphia 76ers took their time, but they plan to honor one of the greatest big men in franchise history in a way few have honored before him.
There are several great players that can be associated with the Philadelphia 76ers. Names like Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Moses Malone and Alle2019-09-05 20:00:389/3: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: The 10 craziest episodes in franchise historyhttps://thesixersense.com/2019/09/03/philadelphia-76ers-10-craziest-episodes-franchise-history/
Some have said that the retirement of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was one of themost bizarre events in all of sports history. Obviously, these people have not followed the Philadelphia 76ers. True Sixers fans have had to suffer through a lot more then an oft-injured player deciding he2019-09-03 08:00:348/28: In all Airness - Podcast- AIR096: Paul Mokeski &#8211; Kansas University standout and 12-year NBA veteran | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/air096-paul-mokeski-kansas-university-standout-and-12-year-nba-veteran-podcast/
Kansas University standout and 12-year NBA veteran, Paul Mokeski. Milwaukee Bucks&#8217; cult hero, Paul Mokeski, discusses his life in basketball. As a youngster &#8211; whilst not always comfortable in his surroundings &#8211; Paul found his calling in basketball. A burgeoning &#8230; Continue rea2019-08-28 08:04:118/24: Purple and Blues- Utah Jazz notes: Tom Nissalke has passed away, throwback court leaked?https://thejnotes.com/2019/08/23/utah-jazzom-nissalke-throwback-court/
Tom Nissalke, the first ever coach of the Utah Jazz and a longtime fixture in the state, has passed away. Also -- another throwback court leak hits the net.
The Utah Jazz lost an important member of their family this week; a foundational piece for the franchise and a person who was key in the team&2019-08-24 04:00:388/20: Hoops Habit- NBA: Ranking all 30 starting centers for 2019-20https://hoopshabit.com/2019/08/20/nba-ranking-30-starting-centers-2019-20/
The center position is in a state of flux, with the long-standing definition of the position evolving as the game spreads out into space.
For most of the NBA&#039;s first seven decades, the formula for success was simple and it started with a dominant presence in the low post.
Centers ruled 2019-08-20 08:00:328/13: Last Word on Sports- Philadelphia 76ers All-Time Teamhttps://lastwordonprobasketball.com/2019/08/13/philadelphia-76ers-all-time-team/
The Philadelphia 76ers all-time team is a reflection of their storied past. Some of the most statistically dominant and culturally influential players have suited up for Philadelphia's proud franchise. The starting lineup has all-time greats at every slot. One notable player is playing out of posit2019-08-13 12:02:568/13: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: 15 greatest seasons in franchise historyhttps://thesixersense.com/2019/08/13/philadelphia-76ers-15-greatest-seasons-franchise-history/
The Philadelphia 76ers were established as an NBA franchise in 1949. A lot has happened since then. Here are the 15 best seasons.
In 1949, the Syracuse Nationals joined the burgeoning NBA. While both the franchise and the league struggled to traverse the choppy waters of professional sports in the 2019-08-13 08:01:348/9: Last Word on Sports- Houston Rockets All-Time Teamhttps://lwosonnba.ms.lastwordonsports.com/2019/08/08/houston-rockets-all-time-team/
The Houston Rockets originated in 1967 and have two NBA championships to their credit. Despite just two titles, the Houston Rockets all-time team is loaded with talent. The all-time roster is represented with current and future hall of fame members. The Rockets' all-time team matches up with just a2019-08-09 12:02:468/8: Last Word on Sports- Houston Rockets All-Time Teamhttps://lastwordonprobasketball.com/2019/08/08/houston-rockets-all-time-team/
The Houston Rockets originated in 1967 and have two NBA championships to their credit. Despite just two titles, the Houston Rockets all-time team is loaded with talent. The all-time roster is represented with current and future hall of fame members. The Rockets' all-time team matches up with just a2019-08-08 16:02:468/3: In all Airness - Podcast- AIR096: Paul Mokeski &#8211; Kansas University standout and 12-year NBA veteran | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/air096-paul-mokeski-kansas-university-standout-and-12-year-nba-veteran-podcast/
Kansas University standout and 12-year NBA veteran, Paul Mokeski. Milwaukee Bucks&#8217; cult hero, Paul Mokeski, discusses his life in basketball. As a youngster &#8211; whilst not always comfortable in his surroundings &#8211; Paul found his calling in basketball. A burgeoning &#8230; Continue rea2019-08-03 08:01:077/31: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to join repeat MVP clubhttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/07/31/milwaukee-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-looks-join-repeat-mvp-club/
As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare for the new season, superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will have his mind focused on joining the exclusive repeat MVP club.
Standing on stage in front of his adoring public and the arena his play ensures is full throughout the season, Giannis Antetokounmpo made his inten2019-07-31 12:00:346/25: The Scorecrow- The 5 Most Underrated Championship Teams in NBA Historyhttps://thescorecrow.com/2019/06/25/the-5-most-underrated-championship-teams-in-nba-history/
There's been a lot of forgotten or looked over champions in NBA History, so today I'll jog your memories on some of the most impressive but looked over Championship teams and why they're so looked over. These teams were both underrated on their way to the championship and are still underrated to thi2019-06-25 12:04:094/18: The Sixer Sense- The Philadelphia 76ers made the NBA Finals in 1983 and 2001 and their benches stunk toohttps://thesixersense.com/2019/04/18/philadelphia-76ers-not-need-strong-bench-nba-finals/
Everyone seems to agree the bench is a weakness of the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the 1983 and 2001 version of the Sixers also had very little depth, maybe even worse than this year&#039;s, and both made the NBA finals.
The lack of production from the Philadelphia 76ers bench has been a sore poin2019-04-18 16:00:404/18: Pace And Space- How Well Do Old-School Counting Stats Create NBA GOAT Lists?http://paceandspacehoops.com/how-well-do-old-school-counting-stats-create-nba-goat-lists/
Welcome to Project Goliath, the ultimate statistical test to take just about every stat you can dream up, traditional and advanced, and use them to see which stat (or combination of stats) produces the most reliable lists of the greatest NBA players of all time. Because let&#8217;s face it. We know 2019-04-18 00:03:444/10: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: 15 greatest NBA playoff momentshttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/04/10/milwaukee-bucks-15-greatest-nba-playoff-moments/
The Milwaukee Bucks will be confident of creating lasting memories for their fans in the 2019 NBA playoffs, but what are the greatest playoff moments in franchise history to date?
As playoff action is set to get underway in the NBA for another year, it&#039;s been a long, long time since the Milwau2019-04-10 08:01:004/7: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: Bobby Jones makes Hall of Fame; Chris Webber bypassedhttps://thesixersense.com/2019/04/07/philadelphia-76ers-bobby-jones-makes-hall-fame-chris-webber-bypassed/
Philadelphia 76ers standout Bobby Jones showed that superb defense will be recognized as he was elected to the 2019 class of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Webber, who spent parts of three seasons with the Sixers, was a finalist but did not get selected. Al Attles, who started his NBA c2019-04-07 16:00:374/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-12: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; November 25 through December 9, 1984 | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb85-12-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-november-25-through-december-9-1984-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; November 25 through December 9, 1984 * Insightful early-season minutiae, all but lost to the annals &#8230; Contin2019-04-02 04:01:124/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-16: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; January 9 through 23, 1985 | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb85-16-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-january-9-through-23-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; January 9 through 23, 1985 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball &#8230; Continue readin2019-04-02 04:01:124/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-17: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; Bulls at Knicks (Jan 5) / January 24 through February 7, 1985 | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb85-17-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-bulls-at-knicks-january-24-through-february-7-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * Chicago at New York &#8211; January 5, 1985 * NBA regular season &#8211; January 24 through February 7, 1985 * &#8230; Continue reading &#8592019-04-02 04:01:124/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-18: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; All-Star Game &#8211; February 10, 1985 | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb85-18-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-all-star-game-february-10-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * 1985 NBA All-Star Game &#8211; February 10, 1985 &#160; In this episode, we break down the NBA&#8217;s thirty-fifth All-Star Game. &#8230; Co2019-04-02 04:01:124/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-19: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; Bulls at 76ers (Feb 1), vs Pistons (Feb 12) &#8211; 1985 | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb85-19-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-bulls-at-76ers-feb-1-vs-pistons-feb-12-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * Chicago at Philadelphia &#8211; February 1, 1985 * Detroit at Chicago &#8211; February 12, 1985 &#160; In this episode, we discuss &#8230; Co2019-04-02 04:01:124/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-25: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; March 25 through April 14, 1985 | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb85-25-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-march-25-through-april-14-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; March 25 through April 14, 1985 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball &#8230; Continue r2019-04-02 04:01:124/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-28: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; 1985 Playoffs &#8211; Conference Finals | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb85-28-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-1985-playoffs-conference-finals-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * 1985 NBA Playoffs &#8211; Conference Finals (May 11 through 22) * 1985 NBA Draft Lottery &#8211; &#8220;The Patrick Ewing &#8230; Continue re2019-04-02 04:01:124/2: In all Airness - Podcast- AIR064: Bill Hazen &#8211; Broadcast veteran / play-by-play man during Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season (1984-85) | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/air064-bill-hazen-broadcast-veteran-and-play-by-play-man-during-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-1984-85-podcast/
Veteran broadcaster of more than 50 Michael Jordan rookie games (1984-85), Bill Hazen. Hazen previously appeared on the finale of our #NB85 series. However, that was an edited-down version, relating solely to the 1985 Chicago Bulls. This is the entire conversation, &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2019-04-02 04:01:124/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB86-10: Michael Jordan&#8217;s second NBA season &#8211; February 7 through 21, 1986 | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb86-10-michael-jordans-second-nba-season-february-7-through-21-1986-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; February 7 through 21, 1986 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball &#8230; Continue readin2019-04-02 04:01:114/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB86-11: Michael Jordan&#8217;s second NBA season &#8211; February 22 through March 8, 1986 | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb86-11-michael-jordans-second-nba-season-february-22-through-march-8-1986-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; February 22 through March 8, 1986 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals &#8230; Continue reading &#85942019-04-02 04:01:114/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB86-13: Michael Jordan&#8217;s second NBA season &#8211; March 24 through April 13, 1986 | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb86-13-michael-jordans-second-nba-season-march-24-through-april-13-1986-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; March 24 through April 13, 1986 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2019-04-02 04:01:114/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB87-1: pre-draft / 1986 Draft, 1986-87 Bulls training camp and preseason games &#8211; Michael Jordan&#8217;s third NBA season | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb87-1-pre-draft-1986-draft-1986-87-bulls-training-camp-and-preseason-games-michael-jordans-third-nba-season-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron&#160;celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8217;s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * Off-season news, notes and quotes * 1986 NBA Draft * Chicago Bulls 1986-87 training camp and preseason games * &#8230; Continue reading &#2019-04-02 04:01:114/2: In all Airness - Podcast- NB87-3 &#8211; November 16 through 30, 1986 &#8211; Michael Jordan&#8217;s third NBA season | Podcasthttps://inallairness.com/nb87-3-november-16-through-30-1986-michael-jordans-third-nba-season-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron&#160;celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8217;s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; November 16 through 30, 1986 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of &#8230; Continue reading &#852019-04-02 04:01:113/20: Soaring Down South- Atlanta Hawks: 4 Best Performances from 121-105 Loss to Rocketshttps://soaringdownsouth.com/2019/03/20/atlanta-hawks-4-best-loss-rockets/
A quick primer on the best performers for the Atlanta Hawks in their bout against the Houston Rockets last night.
The Atlanta Hawks fell by a final margin of 121 to 105 against the Houston Rockets.
Though the Hawks kept it close for much of the game, the Rockets ultimately picked up their defens2019-03-20 08:00:453/17: Soaring Down South- Atlanta Hawks: 3 Takeaways to Competitive Loss to Celticshttps://soaringdownsouth.com/2019/03/17/atlanta-hawks-takeaways-loss-celtics/
Takeaways from a competitive Atlanta Hawks loss to the Boston Celtics.
Looking for their 25th win to surpass their total from last season, the Atlanta Hawks traveled to New England to take on the playoff-bound Celtics.
They were also looking to avoid a 4 game sweep to the hands of Kyrie and comp2019-03-17 16:00:422/27: From Russia With Dunk- Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards: Live stream, TV info, injury reporthttps://nothinbutnets.com/2019/02/27/brooklyn-nets-vs-washington-wizards-live-stream-tv-info-injury-report/
The Brooklyn Nets will look to secure a season-series victory over the Washington Wizards when the teams meet Wednesday night at Barclays Center.
The Brooklyn Nets will be looking for a third consecutive victory Wednesday night when the slumping Washington Wizards come to Barclays Center.
Brookl2019-02-27 16:00:392/9: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: 3 takeaways from Tobias Harris' debut vs. Denver Nuggetshttps://thesixersense.com/2019/02/09/philadelphia-76ers-3-takeaways-tobias-harris-debut-denver-nuggets/
The Philadelphia 76ers pulled out a strong win over the Denver Nuggets in Tobias Harris&#039; debut.
The Wells Fargo Center was rocking in the first game post-trade deadline. Moses Malone&#039;s No. 2 went to the rafters, Allen Iverson was in attendance, and Tobias Harris made his debut in a Philad2019-02-09 16:00:402/9: Section 215- Philadelphia 76ers: Don't count out J.J. Redick's star powerhttps://section215.com/2019/02/08/philadelphia-76ers-redick-star-power/
While he may be largely overlooked by non-Philadelphia 76ers fans, J.J. Redick&#039;s star power was on full display against the Denver Nuggets.
On Friday night, the Wells Fargo Center was packed with fans eager for their first chance to see the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; new Big-4.
Though not the2019-02-09 00:00:291/15: Section 215- Philadelphia 76ers: Zion Williamson lacks Charles Barkley's charismahttps://section215.com/2019/01/15/philadelphia-76ers-williamson-barkleys/
While Zion Williamson may share physical similarities with Philadelphia 76ers all-time great Charles Barkley, he lacks the Round Mound&#039;s fiery &#039;it&#039; factor.
No offense to Zion Williamson, but he&#039;s no Charles Barkley.
Sure, he&#039;s immensely talented, thoroughly electrifying,2019-01-15 20:00:291/7: Last Word on Sports- MVP Candidate James Hardenhttps://lastwordonprobasketball.com/2019/01/07/mvp-candidate-james-harden/
MVP Candidate James Harden
Twenty-five games into the season the Houston Rockets had an 11-14 record. A record that had Houston out of the playoff picture. Questions starting swirling around. Did Houston make a mistake that would cost them a shot at a championship by letting Trevor Ariza and Luc Mb2019-01-07 16:01:571/1: Hoops Habit- 2018-19 NBA MVP Ladder: New Year editionhttps://hoopshabit.com/2019/01/01/2018-19-nba-mvp-ladder-new-year-edition/
As the calendar turns to 2019, it&#039;s time for the latest edition of NBA Awards Watch. Who sits atop the 2018-19 NBA MVP Ladder heading into the new year?
Approaching the halfway mark of the 2018-19 NBA campaign, we&#039;ve officially crossed out the "2018" portion of the season. With ...2019-01-01 16:02:2712/26: Hoops Habit- Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Christmas win over Thunderhttps://hoopshabit.com/2018/12/26/houston-rockets-3-takeaways-from-christmas-win-over-thunder/
In a game where nearly every possession counted down the stretch, a showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets proved to be one of the most entertaining contests for the second straight year on Christmas Day. Here are the three takeaways from Clutch City&#039;s most recent outing2018-12-26 16:00:3712/26: Guy Boston Sports- What You Missed in the NBA World: Christmas Day 2018http://www.guybostonsports.com/posts/what-you-missed-in-the-nba-world-christmas-day-2018
Giannis overtakes the Garden in New York, Kyrie flirts with Celtics Christmas record, Lakers pull off upset in Golden State, and much more. The NBA World on Christmas Day, 2018.&nbsp; Happy Holidays NBA fans! If you didn't get what you wanted under the tree for Christmas, then tuning in 2018-12-26 12:04:0012/25: The Sixer Sense- Andrew Toney: A lesson for Philadelphia 76ers to handle Markelle Fultzhttps://thesixersense.com/2018/12/25/philadelphia-76ers-same-mistakes-markelle-fultz-andrew-toney-boston-strangler/
Andrew Toney was a highly drafted starting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who said he was hurt even though doctors found nothing wrong. Sound familiar? In this instance, the owner did not really believe him.
The sound could be heard throughout the Spectrum:
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Philadelphia 76ers co2018-12-25 12:00:3312/25: Soaring Down South- Atlanta Hawks Get Coal: No Game on Christmas Dayhttps://soaringdownsouth.com/2018/12/25/atlanta-hawks-get-coal-no-game-christmas-day/
A visit from the ghost of Christmas past and future to look at the last time the Atlanta Hawks played on Christmas, as well as a look ahead to what team might break its long drought on Christmas Day first.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all Atlanta Hawks fans and all hoops fans in general!
2018-12-25 08:00:4012/14: From Russia With Dunk- Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards: TV info, live streaming, injury reporthttps://nothinbutnets.com/2018/12/14/brooklyn-nets-washington-wizards-tv-info-streaming/
The Brooklyn Nets on Friday night will look for their 4th straight win and a 2-1 advantage in the season series when they host the Washington Wizards.
With three consecutive wins following an eight-game losing streak, the Brooklyn Nets are making up a bit of ground in the Eastern Conference standin2018-12-14 16:00:3712/9: From Russia With Dunk- Brooklyn Nets refuse to embrace the tank and that's OKhttps://nothinbutnets.com/2018/12/09/brooklyn-nets-refuse-embrace-tank-thats-ok/
Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson reiterated Saturday before a win over the Knicks that "tanking" is not in the vocabulary. Teams can get better without it.
The timing of the question was odd, but that&#039;s contemporary media for you. After a win Friday night, Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny...2018-12-09 12:01:5212/1: From Russia With Dunk- Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards: Live streaming, TV info, injury reporthttps://nothinbutnets.com/2018/12/01/brooklyn-nets-washington-wizards-streaming-tv-injury/
The Brooklyn Nets on Saturday travel to Capital One Arena for the 2nd time in 15 days to face the Washington Wizards. Here&#039;s how to watch the action.
After an 0-4 home stand and on a five-game losing streak, the Brooklyn Nets visit the Washington Wizards Saturday night at Capital One Arena for2018-12-01 16:01:3711/26: Hardwood Houdini- Boston Celtics: What Does NBA History Tell Us About Slow Start?https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/11/26/boston-celtics-nba-history-slow-start/
The Boston Celtics are 10-10 through 20 games. Only one team in NBA history has won an NBA championship after such a slow start.
When Sonny Liston walked into the ring in Miami Beach Florida on February 25, 1964, the undisputed, undefeated heavyweight champion of the world, "it never occurred ...2018-11-26 20:01:0011/19: Sports Out West- Lakers news: LeBron James passes Allen Iverson for sixth-most 50-point career performanceshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2018/11/18/lakers-lebron-james-passes-allen-iverson-for-sixth-most-50-point-performances/
The four-time league MVP has passed Iverson for the sixth-most 50-point outings in his career. 2018-11-19 00:00:1911/18: From Russia With Dunk- Brooklyn Nets: Jarrett Allen has come very far, very fasthttps://nothinbutnets.com/2018/11/17/brooklyn-nets-jarrett-allen-come-far-fast/
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen took another big step forward in his play Saturday night against the LA Clippers and has proven to be a very quick study.
The thought in the offseason when the Brooklyn Nets signed center Ed Davis to a one-year free-agent deal was that he would provide a solid bac2018-11-18 00:00:3911/16: From Russia With Dunk- Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards: TV info, live streaming, injury reporthttps://nothinbutnets.com/2018/11/16/brooklyn-nets-washington-wizards-tv-streaming-injury/
The Brooklyn Nets head back out on the road for the 5th time in 6 games when they visit the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Here&#039;s how to watch.
The Brooklyn Nets return to the road for a single game Friday night when they take on the suddenly streaking Washington Wizards at Capital O2018-11-16 16:01:3111/4: From Russia With Dunk- Brooklyn Nets: 3 things to watch in 1st meeting with 76ershttps://nothinbutnets.com/2018/11/04/brooklyn-nets-3-things-watch-76ers/
The Brooklyn Nets close out a 3-game homestand Sunday evening when they host the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center. Here are 3 things to watch.
The Brooklyn Nets get one more look at their homecourt at Barclays Center, where they are 2-2 this season, Sunday evening with the Philadelphia 76ers v2018-11-04 12:00:559/24: House of Houston- Houston Rockets: 3 reasons why James Harden is the world's best playerhttps://houseofhouston.com/2018/09/24/houston-rockets-james-harden-three-reasons-world-best-player/
Houston Rockets guard James Harden is now the best basketball player in the world. Move over LeBron James! Here are three reasons why this is the case.
Houston Rockets fans -- please allow me to introduce you to, James Harden, the best basketball player in the world He&#039;s the crème de la...2018-09-24 12:00:329/22: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: How Mike Dunleavy Sr. was lured away from the Los Angeles Lakershttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/09/22/milwaukee-bucks-how-mike-dunleavy-sr-was-lured-away-from-the-los-angeles-lakers/
As the Milwaukee Bucks experienced a period of great change in the early 1990&#039;s, the team, namely then-owner Herb Kohl, sought the services of Mike Dunleavy Sr. to help them lead them back to success.
By the turn into the 1990&#039;s, the Milwaukee Bucks&#039; glory days stood firmly in the re2018-09-22 12:00:499/19: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: Alex English was the missing piece of the puzzlehttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/09/19/milwaukee-bucks-alex-english-missing-piece-puzzle/
Alex English started one of the all-time great scoring careers with the Milwaukee Bucks, yet he never truly got going until he played elsewhere.
The Milwaukee Bucks were consistently among the very best of what a stacked Eastern Conference had to offer throughout the 1980s, yet as time has gone on,2018-09-19 08:00:419/11: Raptors Rapture- 23 days of Toronto Raptors history: Loss to Philadelphia 76ers in playoffshttps://raptorsrapture.com/2018/09/11/toronto-raptors-lose-philadelphia-76ers/
We continue our "23 days of Toronto Raptors history" with the Raptors&#039; heartbreaking playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on a missed buzzer beater.
The Toronto Raptors had just won their first playoff series in franchise history. The fifth seed Raptors, led by Vince Carter, upset ...2018-09-11 12:02:419/7: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: Maurice Cheeks' greatness is recognized with Hall of Fame inductionhttps://thesixersense.com/2018/09/07/philadelphia-76ers-maurice-cheeks-greatness-hall-of-fame/
The Philadelphia 76ers will be celebrating Maurice Cheeks&#039; Hall of Fame induction.
One of the greatest floor generals in NBA history will be welcomed into the Hall of Fame today. Maurice Cheeks spent 11 years with the Philadelphia 76ers from 1978-89, averaging 12.2 points, 7.3 assists and 2.3 2018-09-07 16:02:299/6: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards: 30 greatest players in franchise historyhttps://wizofawes.com/2018/09/06/washington-wizards-30-greatest-players-franchise-history-wes-unseld-elvin-hayes/
The Washington Wizards have seen some of the greatest players in the NBA come and go. Here&#039;s a look at the 30 greatest players in franchise history.
The Washington&#xA0;Wizards franchise has come a long way since being established back in 1961 as the Chicago Zephyrs. Since then, they haven...2018-09-06 08:02:289/3: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: The franchise's forgotten Hall of Famershttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/09/03/milwaukee-bucks-franchises-forgotten-hall-famers/
The Milwaukee Bucks have a strange relationship with the Hall of Fame, as the majority of the their Springfield inductees may not immediately come to mind as great Bucks in their own right.
If you were asked to name the 11 former Milwaukee Bucks players who&#039;ve been inducted to the Basketball H2018-09-03 12:02:169/2: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: 4 greatest Bucks not yet in the Hall of Famehttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/09/02/milwaukee-bucks-greatest-bucks-not-inducted-into-hall-of-fame/
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There&#039;s no question the Milwaukee Bucks are well represented in the Naismith Hall of Fame, but past greats throughout the franchise&#039;s high points are still waiting to be inducted.
When it comes to exploring the Milwaukee Bucks&#039; ties littered throughout the Naismith Ha...2018-09-02 12:02:228/29: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: The 15 greatest centers of all-timehttps://spacecityscoop.com/2018/08/21/houston-rockets-15-greatest-centers-hakeem-olajuwon-moses-malone/
Some of the best big men to ever wear an NBA jersey have played in Space City. Here are the 15 best centers in Houston Rockets history.
The Houston Rockets had a solid offseason in the summer of 2018 after coming up just one game short of the NBA Finals. They added James Ennis and Michael Carter-Wi2018-08-29 20:01:518/25: Thunderous Intentions- OKC Thunder Assistant Coach Mo Cheeks will be inducted to Basketball Hall of Fame Sept. 7https://thunderousintentions.com/2018/08/25/okc-thunder-assistant-coach-mo-cheeks-inducted-basketball-hall-fame-sept-7/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
OKC Thunder associate coach Maurice Cheeks counts down the days to September 7 when he&#039;ll be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fall.
Two weeks from yesterday OKC Thunder Assistant Coach Mo Cheeks will visit Springfield Massachusetts and be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Ensh2018-08-25 12:01:598/21: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: The 15 greatest centers of all-timehttps://spacecityscoop.com/2018/08/21/houston-rockets-15-greatest-centers-hakeem-olajuwon-moses-malone/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
Some of the best big men to ever wear an NBA jersey have played in Space City. Here are the 15 best centers in Houston Rockets history.
The Houston Rockets had a solid offseason in the summer of 2018 after coming up just one game short of the NBA Finals. They added James Ennis and Michael Carter-Wi2018-08-21 08:02:168/20: The Sixer Sense- Ranking the 5 most important offseasons in Philadelphia 76ers historyhttps://thesixersense.com/2018/08/20/philadelphia-76ers-5-most-important-offseasons-franchise-history/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
The Summer of 2018 for the Philadelphia 76ers was billed by some as the &#039;Most Important offseason in the history of the franchise&#039;. Looking back, there have been other pretty darned important Sixers offseasons as well.
Any Philadelphia 76ers fan this summer who turned on a sports talk rad2018-08-20 12:02:138/16: Soaring Down South- Atlanta Hawks: 15 Best Dunkers of All-Timehttps://soaringdownsouth.com/2018/08/16/atlanta-hawks-15-best-dunkers-franchise-history-dominique-wilkins-spud-webb/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
The Atlanta Hawks don&#039;t have a deep history of dunkers but at the top, there&#039;s some of the best to ever do it. Here&#039;s a look at the 15 best in franchise history.
The Atlanta Hawks haven&#039;t been one of the winningest franchises in the NBA for nothing. Through 69 seasons, they&#0392018-08-16 08:02:247/27: Hoops Habit- 2018 NBA free agency grades: Hawks pick up Vince Carterhttps://hoopshabit.com/2018/07/27/2018-nba-free-agency-grades-hawks-pick-vince-carter/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
The Atlanta Hawks continue to finds ways to add depth pieces that will help out their young core. But was Vince Carter a good choice to bring in?
Before there was Linsanity, there was Vinsanity; I suppose the Atlanta Hawks couldn&#039;t pass up the opportunity to have both on the same team.Yes, Vin2018-07-27 16:02:007/20: Hoops Habit- 15 stars you forgot played for the Detroit Pistonshttps://hoopshabit.com/2018/07/20/15-stars-forgot-played-detroit-pistons/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
From NBA scoring champions and MVPs to Olympic medalists, some of the game&#039;s most accomplished players have had forgettable stints with the Detroit Pistons.
The Detroit Pistons have been part of the NBA technically since day one.
When the Basketball Association of America (BAA) merged with 2018-07-20 12:02:106/11: Dancing With Noah- 2018 NBA Draft Big Board | Players 7 &#8211; 12; alternately: The 3rd, 4th, and maybe 5th tiers/tears of uncertaintyhttps://dancingwithnoah.com/2018/06/11/2018-nba-draft-big-board-players-7-12-alternately-the-3rd-4th-and-maybe-5th-tiers-tears-of-uncertainty/
Taking risks is all well and good, but at my nature, I recognize that questions without factual answers are, and should be, fraught with uncertainty. If forced to answer, if forced to pick between say, Mikal Bridges and Miles Bridges, I&#8217;ll usually think and talk through a litany of pros and co2018-06-11 12:00:235/2: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers learn firsthand Celtics rivalry alive and wellhttps://thesixersense.com/2018/05/02/philadelphia-76ers-learn-firsthand-celtics-rivalry-alive-and-well/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
The Philadelphila 76ers rivalry with the Boston Celtics had waned with the fall of the Philadelphia 76ers. But in the second round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Sixers are learning the Celtics rivalry is very much alive and well
It was a rested Philadelphia 76ers team who travelled to face the Bost2018-05-02 20:02:435/2: Interbasket- SLAM List: The 100 best NBA players of all-time (2018 full list)http://www.interbasket.net/news/23623/2018/05/slam-top-100-nba-players-all-time-full-list/
In late February 2018, SLAM Magazine published out their top 100 NBA basketball players of all-time in their latest issue. Obviously, the list caused controversy, as most lists do, but this particular list seemed to rankle more than usual. The good news was that it was printed on glossy paper, so th2018-05-02 16:03:465/1: isportsweb.com- Ranking the Atlanta Hawks five best players of all timehttps://www.isportsweb.com/2018/05/01/ranking-the-atlanta-hawks-five-best-players-of-all-time/
The franchise now known as the Atlanta Hawks began in 1946 as the Buffalo Bisons. Starting in 1968 the franchise was called the Atlanta Hawks. In the 50 years of their existence, the Atlanta Hawks have had a lot of history as a franchise, and there have been many great players in Atlanta. In honor [2018-05-01 12:07:595/1: isportsweb.com- Ranking the Atlanta Hawks five best players of all timehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/TffdR9mN1GQ/
The franchise now known as the Atlanta Hawks began in 1946 as the Buffalo Bisons. Starting in 1968 the franchise was called the Atlanta Hawks. In the 50 years of their existence, the Atlanta Hawks have had a lot of history as a franchise, and there have been many great players in Atlanta. In honor [2018-05-01 12:03:164/11: The Sixer Sense- Are you kidding me!?https://thesixersense.com/2018/04/11/philadelphia-76ers-are-kidding-me-contenders-15-straight-wins/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
After their 15th consecutive victory, the Philadelphia 76ers must set their sights on the biggest prize.
Are you kidding me?
Or, as Philadelphia 76ers radio broadcaster Tom McGinnis bellows, "Are. You. KIDDING ME!!!"
The Sixers won their 15th straight last night. 15 straight. Are yo...2018-04-11 12:02:333/27: Swarm and Sting- Buzz City Beat: Charlotte Hornets future outlook, Dwight Howard records fastest 30-30 game in NBA historyhttps://swarmandsting.com/2018/03/22/buzz-city-beat-charlotte-hornets-future-ranking-dwight-howard-records-fastest-30-30-game-nba-history/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
Buzz City Beat is Swarm and Sting&#039;s one stop for the latest news and stories from around the web about the Charlotte Hornets.
The Queen City team is set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in the second night of a back to back and are expected to beat Marc Gasol and company who have lost 21 of th2018-03-27 00:02:203/27: Soaring Down South- This Day In Hawks History: March 19thhttps://soaringdownsouth.com/2018/03/19/day-hawks-history-march-19th/?utm_source=sportsreference&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sportsreference
The Atlanta Hawks have had a storied history. Despite only one championship in the franchise’s 69 years of existence, the Hawks have had many incredible players and highlight moments from every season.
March 19th saw moments of triumph, disappointment and absolute awe.
In the 69 years of A...2018-03-27 00:02:183/24: Fadeaway World- 10 Greatest Players Before The Michael Jordan Erahttps://fadeawayworld.com/2018/03/24/10-greatest-players-before-the-michael-jordan-era/
Michael Jordan became basketball’s ultimate legend pretty much out of the way, and his legacy is something that may never be achieved by any other athlete of any other discipline through history. MJ took the league for assault and became almost unanimously the greatest basketball player in the histo2018-03-24 12:05:263/23: NetsRepublic.com- Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets: Notes and Observations, 3-21-18https://brook-lin.com/brooklyn-nets-vs-charlotte-hornets-notes-and-observations-3-21-18/
Sometimes teams lose games because things just don&#8217;t go their way. Other times, they fail because they don&#8217;t execute when it matters. The Brooklyn Nets matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday was the latter. It was a crushing loss that, again, showed how unreliable the Nets co2018-03-23 12:09:233/22: Swarm and Sting- Buzz City Beat: Charlotte Hornets future outlook, Dwight Howard records fastest 30-30 game in NBA historyhttps://swarmandsting.com/2018/03/22/buzz-city-beat-charlotte-hornets-future-ranking-dwight-howard-records-fastest-30-30-game-nba-history/
Buzz City Beat is Swarm and Sting&#039;s one stop for the latest news and stories from around the web about the Charlotte Hornets.
The Queen City team is set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in the second night of a back to back and are expected to beat Marc Gasol and company who have lost 21 of th2018-03-22 16:02:543/20: Soaring Down South- This Day In Hawks History: March 19thhttps://soaringdownsouth.com/2018/03/19/day-hawks-history-march-19th/
The Atlanta Hawks have had a storied history. Despite only one championship in the franchise’s 69 years of existence, the Hawks have had many incredible players and highlight moments from every season.
March 19th saw moments of triumph, disappointment and absolute awe.
In the 69 years of A...2018-03-20 00:02:473/7: We Like Basketball- NBA HISTORY: STATISTICS ABOUT POINTS IN THE REGULAR SEASON.https://welikebasket.blogspot.com/2014/03/nba-history-statistics-about-points-in.html
Most impressive records in NBA history about points in the regular season.I have begun a series of articles about historical records on the major statistics in NBA history (points, assists, rebounds…) while looking at which current player could eventually challenge these records over his career.A. T2018-03-07 00:01:533/6: Soaring Down South- This Day In Hawks History: March 4thhttps://soaringdownsouth.com/2018/03/04/day-hawks-history-march-4th/
The Atlanta Hawks have had a storied history. Despite only one championship in the franchise&#039;s 69 years of existence, the Hawks have had many incredible players and highlight moments from every season.
In this rotating column, I will jump into a time machine and take you back with me to some2018-03-06 20:01:413/6: Piston Powered- Second Look: Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliershttps://pistonpowered.com/2018/03/06/second-look-pistons-cavaliers/
The Pistons lost again, by a lot of points. Some things may be starting together while others remain very wrong, let&#039;s get into this.
It stinks getting blown out every game, and it stinks even worse since with each loss that little bit of remaining the hope of going on a run and making the pla2018-03-06 12:02:583/1: Dancing With Noah- Random Stats before the Home Stretch (75% of the way there); Alternately: Straddling the Nine with James Hardenhttps://dancingwithnoah.com/2018/03/01/random-stats-before-the-home-stretch-75-of-the-way-there-alternately-straddling-the-nine-with-james-harden/
Having a child and moving across the country has pushed basketball writing down on my list of priorities, but in these pockets of corporate and domestic living, I’m trying to scratch and claw my way into the word documents and share with you the weird, the strange, the awesome, the historical. We’re2018-03-01 12:00:322/23: The Sixer Sense- Sixers rivalries would do better without playoff reformhttps://thesixersense.com/2018/02/23/philadelphia-76ers-rivalries-better-without-playoff-reform/
Playoff reform could put one of the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; long-standing rivalries in jeopardy.
Julius Erving&#039;s had enough of Larry Bird. Amid the chaos of coaches and players scrumming on the court, Charles Barkley and Moses Malone hold back Bird&#039;s arms, and Dr. J fires off three quick2018-02-23 12:01:442/22: LamarMatic&apos;s NBA Blog- Fact or Myth: Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar&#8217;s Sky Hook Was Efficienthttps://lamarmatic.com/2018/02/22/fact-or-myth-lakers-kareem-abdul-jabbars-sky-hook-was-efficient/
Have you ever wondered what was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's percentage on Sky Hooks? Data and uncut footage of Abdul-Jabbar's entire 1982-83 playoffs.2018-02-22 16:04:202/22: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo's path to winning MVPhttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/02/22/milwaukee-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpos-path-mvp/
As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to resume play after the All-Star break, what does Giannis Antetokounmpo have to do to be named MVP?
The early months of the NBA season began with a bang for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Gaudy box scores, hyper-efficiency, and big time plays in the clutch generated some ver2018-02-22 12:02:322/20: The Bob Boozer Jinx- Giannis and Frank Kaminsky and Dwight Howard (or how this blog is not about referee Marc Davis)http://bobboozerjinx.com/2017/10/25/3413/
In the 2nd quarter of their home opener Friday (Oct. 20), the Charlotte Hornets found themselves down 40-20 to the visiting Atlanta Hawks and looking for answers. And then Frank Kaminsky happened. For a stretch that went on for 8:30, Buzz City in Charlotte looked a lot like how the Kohl Center in Ma2018-02-20 12:07:172/19: Lake Show Life- Los Angeles Lakers: In Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka we trusthttps://lakeshowlife.com/2018/02/19/los-angeles-lakers-in-magic-johnson-rob-pelinka-we-trust/
The Los Angeles Lakers front office combination of Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka is one we should trust in.
Beneath his beaming smile and charming personality, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations,Magic Johnson, is ultra-competitive. He goes all-out to win… in sports, in bus...2018-02-19 16:01:502/11: Celtics247.com- Un-forgetting Cedric Maxwell &#8212; 1981 NBA Finals MVPhttp://celtics247.com/2018/02/cedrick-maxwell-nba-finals-mvp/
By Lawrence Dembro For you young guys who didn&#8217;t see or barely remember that series, here&#8217;s an account from a guy who watched every game. (Mostly on late night television from whatever UHF channel it was in Providence that played the delayed broadcast starting at 1030 at night or so for 2018-02-11 00:06:342/7: Space City Scoop- What is the Mount Rushmore for the Houston Rockets?https://spacecityscoop.com/2018/02/07/mount-rushmore-houston-rockets/
The Houston Rockets have had many greats pass through the franchise over the years. Which four players should make up the team&#039;s Mount Rushmore?
Way back in 1967, the San Diego Rockets were born. Robert Breitband paid $1.75 million for the franchise to join the NBA as part of the expansion pla2018-02-07 20:03:272/3: The Sixer Sense- From Philadelphia 76ers to Eagles fans, rival New England disrespects youhttps://thesixersense.com/2018/02/03/philadelphia-76ers-greatest-rivals-boston-celtics/
Philadelphia Eagles fans await a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots. But this rivalry just extends the Philadelphia 76ers / Boston Celtics rivalry
Come gather round coffee cups, beers, wine or iced teas. Philadelphia Eagles fans must now wait one more day to face their Super Bowl LII 2018-02-03 16:02:522/1: Back Picks- Backpicks GOAT: #20 Charles Barkleyhttp://www.backpicks.com/2018/02/01/backpicks-goat-20-charles-barkley/
Tweet Follow @elgee35 Key Stats and Trends All-time level scoring efficiency Spearheaded a number of elite offenses, but defenses were consistently poor Questionable impact metrics, likely due to defensive deficiencies Scouting Report Barkley was a jaw-dropping athlete, equipped with bulldozing legs2018-02-01 08:00:101/29: Back Picks- Backpicks GOAT #23: Scottie Pippenhttp://www.backpicks.com/2018/01/29/backpicks-goat-23-scottie-pippen/
Tweet Follow @elgee35 Key Stats and Trends All-time level perimeter defense led to impressive seasons without Jordan Mediocre scorer but excellent passer and creator Scouting Report Scottie Pippen was an athletic specimen &#8212; an incredibly long 6-foot-8 wing with an absurd vertical leap. On offe2018-01-29 08:00:061/27: Interbasket- Carmelo Anthony scores 25,000th point, joins 20 other NBA legends to do sohttp://www.interbasket.net/news/22868/2018/01/carmelo-anthony-scores-25000-points-joins-20-others/
Just a few days after fellow 2003-draftee LeBron scored his 30,000th point and four years after he hit the 20,000 point barrier, Carmelo Anthony scored his 25,000th point tonight. For his 25,000th point, Carmelo hit the first of two free throws in the second half against the Detroit Pistons on Satur2018-01-27 20:03:591/23: Interbasket- These NBA players are the youngest and fastest to score 25,000 pointshttp://www.interbasket.net/news/22873/2018/01/youngest-fastest-nba-players-25000-points/
As we&#8217;ve discussed in previous scoring milestone posts, the youngest to score X amount of points doesn&#8217;t mean that they&#8217;re the fastest to that same point milestone. The youngest to 20,000, 25,000 or 30,000 points depends on so many different factors at play. It&#8217;s not easy to 2018-01-23 16:03:161/22: Back Picks- Backpicks GOAT: #27 Patrick Ewinghttp://www.backpicks.com/2018/01/22/backpicks-goat-27-patrick-ewing/
Tweet Follow @elgee35 Key Stats and Trends Key figure on some of the greatest defenses ever Elite scoring peak, but lacked passing and creation Scouting Report Young Patrick Ewing was an athletic, towering presence. At the outset of his career, he was so eager on defense that he would needlessly fou2018-01-22 08:00:161/8: Back Picks- Backpicks GOAT: #24 Moses Malonehttp://www.backpicks.com/2018/01/08/backpicks-goat-24-moses-malone/
Tweet Follow @elgee35 Key Stats and Trends Offensive value from dominant rebounding and scoring, not creation Poor impact numbers suggest non-elite peak Average meaningful longevity despite huge counting stats Scouting Report Moses wasn&#8217;t the Chairman of the Boards for nothing. He made a livin2018-01-08 08:00:211/6: The Sixer Sense- Why we need the Embiid-Drummond rivalry to be greathttps://thesixersense.com/2018/01/06/philadelphia-76ers-why-joel-embiid-andre-drummond-rivalry-great/
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has started up a rivalry of sorts with Andre Drummond. Here&#039;s why we need a battle of the bigs.
As a 24-year-old NBA fan/analyst I can remember the days of my childhood when Shaq pretty much dominated the league as the "lone" great big man. We also...2018-01-06 16:01:4912/28: Back Picks- Backpicks GOAT: #28 Rick Barryhttp://www.backpicks.com/2017/12/28/backpicks-goat-28-rick-barry/
Tweet Follow @elgee35 Key Stats and Trends Elite scoring rates but only moderate efficiency for era Presence repeatedly correlated with moderate improvements in team&#8217;s offense Scouting Report Rick Barry was a gunslinger, pinpoint passer and defensive pest. He also shot free throws like your gr2017-12-28 08:00:1112/26: Swarm and Sting- Buzz City Beat: Charlotte Hornets assign Malik Monk and Dwayne Bacon to Greensborohttps://swarmandsting.com/2017/12/26/buzz-city-beat-charlotte-hornets-assign-malik-monk-dwayne-bacon-greensboro/
Buzz City Beat is Swarm and Sting&#039;s one stop for the latest news and stories from around the web about the Charlotte Hornets.
A Redditor posted this awesome photo of Kemba Walker in the throwback uniforms against the Milwaukee Bucks. In this edition of Buzz City Beat, we look at Malik Monk and2017-12-26 12:01:3612/7: Pace And Space- NBA Breakfast Special: Victor Oladipo&#8217;s Heimlich Maneuverhttp://paceandspacehoops.com/nba-breakfast-special-victor-oladipos-heimlich-maneuver/
The Indiana Pacers did their level best to choke away the game against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night, perhaps guilty of looking ahead to Cleveland on Friday and not focusing on the task at hand. Whatever the motivation, they trailed nearly the entire game, but the part they led? Try the last 31.2017-12-07 08:05:1412/4: Back Picks- Backpicks GOAT: #9 Wilt Chamberlainhttp://www.backpicks.com/2017/12/04/backpicks-goat-9-wilt-chamberlain/
Tweet Follow @elgee35 Note: This is the first profile in a historical series on the most valuable NBA careers of all-time. Key stats and trends Overrated offensively (scoring blindness) – didn&#8217;t create and score at same time Underrated defensively &#8211; anchored multiple top-tier defenses I2017-12-04 08:00:1111/12: Hoops Habit- FanDuel NBA daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup for Nov. 12https://hoopshabit.com/2017/11/12/fanduel-nba-daily-picks-fantasy-basketball-lineup-for-nov-12/
Andre Drummond has become one of the most prolific FanDuel NBA performers as he chases his second career rebounding title.
The chase for historical greatness has proven to be a great benefit for any FanDuel NBA roster with Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond anchoring the 5-spot.
Drummond is a2017-11-12 16:01:3811/10: Hoops Habit- Rebounding woes continue for Cleveland Cavaliershttps://hoopshabit.com/2017/11/10/rebounding-woes-continue-cleveland-cavaliers/
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost an offensive battle Thursday against the Houston Rockets, 117-113. The rebounding and defensive woes continue for the Cavaliers. What is a viable solution?
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost again, falling to 5-7 on the year. They didn&#039;t get their seventh loss until the 2017-11-10 16:01:4111/8: House of Houston- Houston Rockets: Why Calvin Murphy's legacy is relevant in today's erahttps://houseofhouston.com/2017/11/08/houston-rockets-calvin-murphy-legacy-relevant-todays-era/
After James Harden nearly broke Calvin Murphy&#039;s franchise record in points, it&#039;s time to take a look back at one of the greatest players that ever played for the Houston Rockets.
This past Sunday, James Harden led the Houston Rockets to a 137-110 victory over the Utah Jazz. While scoring 2017-11-08 12:01:5211/1: The Sixer Sense- NBA prospering from relevance of Philadelphia 76ershttps://thesixersense.com/2017/11/01/nba-prospering-from-relevance-of-phildelphia-76ers/
The new and improved relevance of the Philadelphia 76ers is helping to draw fans back to the NBA
The Philadelphia 76ers are steeped in NBA tradition and success. That tradition is marked with innovators, showmanship, and entertainment. To attend a Philadelphia 76ers game was not just to see a baske2017-11-01 20:01:4610/3: Hoops Habit- NBA: Top 10 candidates for MVP in 2017-18https://hoopshabit.com/2017/10/03/nba-top-10-candidates-for-mvp-in-2017-18/
In a superstar-driven league, who will rise above the pack to earn the NBA&#039;s 2017-18 MVP Award? Here are the top 10 candidates.
More than any other spots league, the NBA&#039;s end-of-year awards season is a spectacle. With so many creative and colorful awards like Sixth Man of the Year, Defen2017-10-03 12:02:4710/1: House of Houston- Houston Astros vs Red Sox: Why this 2017 ALDS will be extremely intensehttps://houseofhouston.com/2017/10/01/houston-astros-vs-red-sox-2017-alds-extremely-intense/
As the Houston Astros get ready for their playoff quest to reach the World Series, we&#039;re reminded of a secret rivalry that is taking place.
It&#039;s a Houston Astros rivalry that hasn&#039;t been heated up yet but perhaps it could have the potential to be one of the biggest in all of sports.
2017-10-01 12:02:369/29: Section 215- What kind of super duo will Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons & Joel Embiid be?https://section215.com/2017/09/29/duo-philadelphia-76ers-ben-simmons-joel-embiid/
The NBA has a long history of super duos. Some have been wildly successful. Some have imploded. Others have fallen somewhere in-between. What part of that scale will Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons ultimately fall under?
The history of the NBA is littered with superstar pairings. Take, for instance, Je2017-09-29 12:02:489/23: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: 49 years in 49 days - 1992-93 seasonhttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2017/09/23/milwaukee-bucks-49-years-49-days-1992-93-season/
The Milwaukee Bucks introduced some new faces but unfortunately kept on losing during the 1992-93 NBA season.
The season: 1992-93
The record: 28-54
The postseason: N/A
The story:
After a rough 1991-92 campaign, the Milwaukee Bucks tried to rebuild on the fly for the 1992-93 season. A se2017-09-23 16:02:549/19: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: 49 years in 49 days - 1988-89 seasonhttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2017/09/19/milwaukee-bucks-49-years-49-days-1988-89-season/
In head coach Del Harris&#039; second season at the helm, the Milwaukee Bucks made a jump back towards the top of the Eastern Conference.
The season: 1988-89
The record: 49-33
The postseason: 3-6, lost in secondround
The story:
The Milwaukee Bucks did not change much between the 1987-882017-09-19 16:03:009/15: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: 49 years in 49 days - 1984-85 seasonhttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2017/09/15/milwaukee-bucks-49-years-49-days-1984-85-season/
Big-time changes saw a very different Milwaukee Bucks squad take the floor in the 1984-85 season, but for the first time in a whilethe roster moves led to more wins, not less.
The season: 1984-85
The record: 59-23
The postseason: 3-5, lost insecond round
The story:
The 1984 Milwaukee Bu2017-09-15 16:03:239/14: The Sixer Sense- Top 30 Memorable Philadelphia 76ers Moments Of All Timehttps://thesixersense.com/2015/12/02/the-30-memorable-philadelphia-76ers-moments-of-all-time/
The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the most historic franchises of all time. It&#039;s only fitting that we take a look at their respectable history.
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The Philadelphia 76ers have had on their roster some of the most influental basketball players of all-time. From Charles Barkley,...2017-09-14 12:04:209/9: Interbasket- NBA players that died prematurely (before the age of 60)http://www.interbasket.net/news/21632/2017/09/nba-players-died-young-early/
The deaths of no fewer than 25 NBA players (and other famous basketball pros) in 2015 set off alarms and made it an infamous year with the most deaths of former players. . That fateful year saw the deaths of Moses Malone, Dolph Schayes, Daryl Dawkins, Rod &#8220;Hot Rod&#8221; Hundley, Earl Lloyd, R2017-09-09 20:04:329/7: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: Sidney Moncrief was the picture of consistencyhttps://behindthebuckpass.com/2017/09/07/milwaukee-bucks-sidney-moncrief-picture-consistency/
One of the greatest players to ever play for the Milwaukee Bucks, Sidney Moncrief wasn&#039;t just a complete player, but incredibly consistent too.
In a league wherehistory has often been dominated by extraordinary specialists, Sidney Moncrief stands out as one of the greatest all-around players t2017-09-07 16:03:208/30: Hoops Habit- NBA 2K18: Missing big names on the All-Time Teamshttps://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/30/nba-2k18-missing-big-names-on-all-time-teams/
Reggie Miller and Charles Barkley are among the notable fan favorites omitted from NBA 2K18 All-Time teams due to licensingissues.
For fans who spent the summer eagerly awaiting news about NBA 2K18 game updates, Christmas came early. This year fans can have the option of choosing an All-Time Team f2017-08-30 16:03:018/27: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: Top 5 single season leaders in APG in franchise historyhttps://spacecityscoop.com/2017/08/27/houston-rockets-assists-leaders-franchise-history/
Lets take a look at the single season leaders in assists per game in Houston Rockets&#039; history.
The Houston Rockets have had a lot of great passersthroughout the years.
Since the franchise started in San Diego back in 1967, many Rockets guards have dished out a ton of dimes.
Guys like Jam2017-08-27 20:06:068/27: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid needs to learn Skyhookhttps://thesixersense.com/2017/08/26/philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid-should-learn-skyhook/
The Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid learns basketball moves by watching plays from the greats. So he should watch Kareem Abdul Jabar&#039;s "Skyhook" videos
The Philadelphia 76ers have loaded up the roster. Led by center stage and star Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers suddenly ha...2017-08-27 00:05:578/18: House of Houston- Houston Rockets: The ten best shots in team historyhttps://houseofhouston.com/2017/08/18/houston-rockets-ten-best-shots-team-history/
The Houston Rockets have been involved in some of the greatest comebacks and tense games in NBA history. So much so that during their two year championship reign, the team developed the nickname of Clutch City for how they performed when games came down to the wire.
We Houston Rockets fans have fon2017-08-18 16:02:498/14: Space City Scoop- NBA 2K18 All-Time Houston Rockets team predictionshttps://spacecityscoop.com/2017/08/14/nba-2k18-time-rockets-team-predictions/
Who will make the All-Time Rockets team in NBA 2K18?
In NBA 2K18, all 30 teams in the league will have a roster featuring the best players to ever play for each franchise. There were 47 classic teams in NBA 2K17, including the 1993-94 and 2007-08 Houston Rockets.
2K Sports also announced that th2017-08-14 12:03:008/12: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: Top 5 season leaders in RPG in franchise historyhttps://spacecityscoop.com/2017/08/12/houston-rockets-season-leaders-history/
Let&#039;s take a look at the top five single season rebounds per game leaders in Houston Rockets history.
The Houston Rockets have had many dominant big men throughout its history.
Since the franchise started in 1967 in San Diego, the Rockets&#039; power forwards and centers have pulled down a 2017-08-12 20:03:238/12: Interbasket- The 6 NBA MVPs with worst regular season records shows what &#8220;most valuable&#8221; meanshttp://www.interbasket.net/news/22328/2017/08/nba-mvps-worst-team-records-most-valuable/
With Russell Westbrook winning the 2016-17 NBA MVP award on a middling Oklahoma City Thunder team, that brought up the perennial debate to the &#8216;most valuable&#8217; designation and what should be considered when awarding the NBA&#8217;s premier individual trophy. . How much should voters value2017-08-12 16:04:018/6: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: Top 5 season leaders in PPG in franchise historyhttps://spacecityscoop.com/2017/08/06/houston-rockets-top-season-leader/
Who are the top 5 season leaders in points per game in Houston Rockets&#039; history?
The Houston Rockets have featured many prolific scorers over their 50 year history.
The franchise started as the San Diego Rockets in 1967, and moved to Houston in 1971. The glory years for the Rockets came in 2017-08-06 16:02:598/5: Dunking with Wolves- Timberwolves Thoughts: Origins of fandomhttps://dunkingwithwolves.com/2017/08/05/timberwolves-thoughts-origins-of-fandom/
aThe dog days of August are amongst us as NBA fans. It seems like a good time to ponder why we as followers of sports are so attached to specific teams.
Sports fandom is a strange thing. In an athletic world where players and coaches are continuously recycled through different organizations, being 2017-08-05 12:02:538/2: Piston Powered- Locked On Pistons - An interview with Earl Curetonhttps://pistonpowered.com/2017/08/02/locked-detroit-pistons-earl-cureton/
I was joined on Tuesday by Earl Cureton, Detroit Pistons&#039; community ambassador. We talked about moving back to the city, championships and more.
I had the pleasure of speaking to Earl Cureton Tuesday night on Locked On Pistons. Earl is the Detroit Pistons&#039; community ambassador, and he has2017-08-02 12:03:397/27: Hoops Habit- With Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant locked in, can Warriors duo become best ever in 2017-18?http://hoopshabit.com/2017/07/27/with-stephen-curry-kevin-durant-locked-in-can-warriors-duo-become-best-ever-in-2017-18/
The Golden State Warriors officially signed Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant to new contracts on July 25. Without lookingtoo far ahead (Durant could technically hit the open market next summer), we are taking a look at what this already historic duo can accomplish in Year 2.
Nothing is predetermined 2017-07-27 12:02:547/25: Last Word on Sports- Philadelphia 76ers Playoff Outlookhttp://lastwordonprobasketball.com/2017/07/25/philadelphia-76ers-playoff-outlook/
Trust the Process.
Yes, that's the catchy phrase that former Philadelphia general manager Sam Hinkie attached to his rebuilding plan, and it's also the phrase that rising 76ers center Joel Embiid tweets every so often. Whereas it was once used to justify the team's losing, the phrase is now used t2017-07-25 20:06:067/21: The Sixer Sense- Which all-time Philadelphia 76ers duo would make the best NBA Jam team?http://thesixersense.com/2017/07/21/philadelphia-76ers-all-time-best-nba-jam-duo/
Throughout the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; history, various Hall of Fame tandems have called the city home. But which duo would emerge victorious in an NBA Jam style tournament?
Before I dive into the bracket, a few rules to avoid confusion.
No player can be on multiple teams
Each player will 2017-07-21 08:03:027/20: House of Houston- Houston Rockets: A dream NBA Finals scenario that makes sensehttp://houseofhouston.com/2017/07/20/houston-rockets-dream-nba-finals-scenario/
The offseason goes on and the Houston Rockets look to add more talent to their roster for next year. But while the expectations may range from NBA Finals to no playoffs, it&#039;s okay to dream once in a while.
As Houston Rockets fans, we strive to win the NBA Finals. I personally do believe along 2017-07-20 12:02:596/27: Hoops Habit- Russell Westbrook wins MVP: Year in reviewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2017/06/27/russell-westbrook-wins-mvp-year-in-review/
During the 2017 NBA Awards Show, Russell Westbrook took home the MVP award. Now we take a look back at his 2016-17 season, which was laced with triple-doubles and led to Westbrook inking his name in the history books.
On June 26, Russell Westbrook took home the 2016-17 MVP award. Hepassed Oscar Rob2017-06-27 16:02:556/22: Hoops Habit- Philadelphia 76ers: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise historyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2017/06/22/philadelphia-76ers-top-10-nba-draft-picks-franchise-history/
As the 2017 NBA Draft approaches, the Philadelphia 76ers look like a team ready to turn a corner.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been an NBA franchise for 68 seasons. They began their franchise as the Syracuse Nationals in the 1949-50 season. Since then, they&#039;ve made 47 playoff appearances and wo2017-06-22 12:03:056/8: LA Sports Hub- Los Angeles Lakers: Biggest enemies of the 1980shttp://lasportshub.com/2017/06/08/los-angeles-lakers-enemies-list-1980s/
The 1980s were some of the best years in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers. During this marvelous stretch, who were the Lakers biggest enemies?
The Los Angeles Lakers that played in the 1980&#039;s were defined by "Showtime." When Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the team in 1979 he envisione...2017-06-08 16:03:166/7: SocraticGadfly- Dr. J and Magic Johnson are wrong; so is Rileshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Socraticgadfly/~3/KUrArT3xZg8/dr-j-and-magic-johnson-are-wrong-so-is.html
Steph: Would he andWarriors top all teamsfrom any era?Both Magic Johnson and Julius Erving have claimed their early-to-middle 1980s teams would have beaten this year's Warriors with&nbsp;Steph Curry&nbsp;and the rest of the gang.Magic Johnson: Thegreatest ever? Notlikely in today's game.Maybe, under2017-06-07 20:02:566/4: isportsweb.com- Can this all-time Washington Wizards team win the 2017 NBA Championship?http://www.isportsweb.com/2017/06/03/can-time-washington-wizards-team-compete-golden-state-warriors-superteam/
The Washington Wizards franchise has featured some of the greatest NBA players of all time throughout its history. Many of them are hall of famers. There are some players that might have brought a championship to the franchise other than their lone 1978 NBA Championship had they played for the Wizar2017-06-04 00:08:056/4: isportsweb.com- Can this all-time Washington Wizards team win the 2017 NBA Championship?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/kap0J9pAKYw/
The Washington Wizards franchise has featured some of the greatest NBA players of all time throughout its history. Many of them are hall of famers. There are some players that might have brought a championship to the franchise other than their lone 1978 NBA Championship had they played for the Wizar2017-06-04 00:04:375/26: Last Word on Sports- LWOS Time Capsule Series: Charles Barkley&#8217;s 1992-1993 MVP Seasonhttp://lastwordonprobasketball.com/2017/05/25/lwos-time-capsule-charles-barkley-mvp/
Founded in 1946, the National Basketball Association has entertained the sporting world with incredible feats of athleticism, drama-filled moments, the highest of highs (and at times, the lowest of lows), and memories that fans will never forget. In this Last Word on Pro Basketball series, weâll be 2017-05-26 00:05:205/17: Space City Scoop- James Harden: Just the facts on the Moses Malone, Jr. lawsuithttp://spacecityscoop.com/2017/05/17/james-harden-moses-malone-jr-lawsuit/
It&#039;s been in the news as of late that James Harden has been added to a lawsuit filed by the son of Moses Malone. Here&#039;s everything you need to know.
It&#039;s been less than a week sincethe season ended for James Harden and the Houston Rockets and there&#039;s already tabloid material com2017-05-17 12:03:265/17: House of Houston- Houston Rockets: Can James Harden's guilt be proven in court?http://houseofhouston.com/2017/05/17/houston-rockets-can-james-harden-guilt-proven-court/
The Houston Rockets season has been over for nearly a week and there&#039;s already negative news coming out in regard to its top player.
The Houston Rockets season has been over for nearly a week and there&#039;s already negative news coming out in regard to its top player.
And it&#039;s notwit2017-05-17 12:03:094/22: Hoops Habit- 2016-17 NBA Awards Season: Ranking The Top 4 MVP Candidateshttp://hoopshabit.com/2017/04/22/2016-17-nba-awards-season-ranking-top-4-mvp-candidates/
With the 2016-17 regular season over, it&#039;s time to review the top candidates for NBA awards season. Here are final rankings for the four MVP frontrunners.
The 2016-17 NBA regular season is over and the 2017 NBA Playoffs are already underway. But even with the postseason getting started, there&2017-04-22 12:03:154/21: Trifecta Sports Network- Connelly&#8217;s Top Ten: Celtics Soft, Bruins Can&#8217;t hit Net, The Vulturehttp://www.trifectanetworksports.com/7349-2/
Connelly&#8217;s Top Ten: Celtics Soft, Bruins Can&#8217;t hit Net, The Vulture1. Bruins Back in the Tournament: * Heard an amazing stat on Felger and Mazz â Pastrnak has taken 20 shots but only two on net * Marchand one goal in last 24 playoff games * Canât believe how many times Bruins players hav2017-04-21 08:14:374/18: Hero Habit- Can We Appreciate How Good This NBA Season Has Been?http://www.herohabit.com/nba-can-appreciate-good-season/
Triple-doubles, superstar breakouts, shooting, shooting and more shooting. Take a moment to appreciate how good the 2016/17 NBA season has been.
The post Can We Appreciate How Good This NBA Season Has Been? appeared first on Hero Habit.
2017-04-18 16:10:564/11: Interbasket- The career high in points for 300 active and retired NBA playershttp://www.interbasket.net/news/21492/2017/04/career-high-in-points-for-300-nba-players-updated/
If you&#8217;ve ever searched for a particular player&#8217;s career high in points, you&#8217;ve most likely have done a search and found them individually at a data-aggregator site like RealGM or specific article for that player&#8217;s special night. After doing this twice, we found that a little2017-04-11 16:07:274/10: S-R Blog- Is This the Best NBA MVP Race Ever? A Statistical Inquiryhttp://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2017/04/is-this-the-best-nba-mvp-race-ever-a-statistical-inquiry/
We're just a couple of weeks away from the most glorious period of the annual sports calendar, theÂ NBA Playoffs. However,Â there's still one huge piece of unfinished business to settle before we get there: the race for NBA MVP. This year's race is going down to the wire as LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard2017-04-10 16:01:434/3: Fadeaway World- Top 10 Best NBA Players Who Never Went to Collegehttp://fadeawayworld.com/2017/04/03/top-10-best-nba-players-who-never-went-to-college/
When most high school prospects begin their journey to the NBA, it usually involves one year of college basketball. There, they can grow, mature, and tighten their game in preparation of the NBA level. There are, however, a few exceptions to that tradition. A few special players made the jump right 2017-04-03 00:05:124/2: Fadeaway World- Top 10 Greatest Players In Philadelphia 76ers Historyhttp://fadeawayworld.com/2017/04/03/top-10-greatest-players-in-philadelphia-76ers-history/
You canât talk about basketball without talking about Philly, as the City of Brotherly Love has always been known for having one of the fiercest and loudest fanbases in the NBA, even if the team has mightily struggled to compete over the last decade. The former Syracuse Nationals and 3-time NBA Cham2017-04-02 20:04:393/31: Piston Powered- KCP DUI arrest shows Pistons lack of leadershiphttp://pistonpowered.com/2017/03/31/the-detroit-pistons-lack-leadership/
The Detroit Pistons have fallen short of expectations on and off the court this season. A leadership void needs to be filled if they&#039;re to return to last year&#039;s form
The Detroit Pistons season of disappointment finally reached its zenith following the arrest of shooting guard Kentavious C2017-03-31 20:04:223/30: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards: Lifelong Fan Reflects On Historic 2017 NBA Seasonhttp://wizofawes.com/2017/03/30/washington-wizards-lifelong-fan-reflects-2017-nba-season/
Washington Wizards are experiencing one of their most successful seasons in the team&#039;s history and a lifelong fan reflected on it.
I was at school and they took us to the library for a book report. I picked up a biography on Moses Malone, back when he played for the Houston Rockets.
Back at2017-03-30 16:03:263/26: ESNY- LaVar Ball Footage Leaks, Confirming What We Already Knew: He Stinks (Video)https://elitesportsny.com/2017/03/26/lavar-ball-footage-leaks-confirming-already-knew-stinks-video/
LaVar Ball, the sports world's most recent comedian, has told stories of athletic prowess. Recent leaked footage tells a different story.
LaVar Ball Footage Leaks, Confirming What We Already Knew: He Stinks (Video) | Elite Sports NY.
2017-03-26 20:04:193/24: Fueled By Sports- On this Day in Sports History March 24http://www.fueledbysports.com/on-this-day-in-sports-history-march-24/
On this Day in Sports History March 24 NBA On this day in 1973, Nate &#8220;Tiny&#8221; Archibald became the only NBA player to lead the league in scoring with 34.0 points per game and assists with 11.4 per game. On this day in 2001, Utah Jazz power forward Karl Malone passed Moses Malone as the [&#2017-03-24 20:04:103/23: Factory of Sadness- LeBron James vs The World: How LBJ Compares To Other MVP Candidateshttp://factoryofsadness.co/2017/03/23/lebron-james-mvp-nba-russell-westbrook/
LeBron James may not be front runner for MVP in an NBA season that&#039;s been filled with statistical anomalies, but he&#039;s deserving of the award.
Over the course of the last 14 years, LeBron James has been a prime example of excellence in his craft, both on and off the court.
Heâs on...2017-03-23 16:02:443/23: Fueled By Sports- On this Day in Sports History March 23http://www.fueledbysports.com/on-this-day-in-sports-history-march-23/
On this Day in Sports History March 23 NBA On this day in 1955, Moses Malone was born in Petersburg, Virginia. On this day in 2001, the Toronto Raptors set an NBA record with 23 blocked shots in a 112-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Â The previous record was held by the New Jersey Nets, [&#8230;]
The 2017-03-23 04:05:473/19: isportsweb.com- The New Orleans Pelicans will be dangeroushttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/jxsuK1vAm1Q/
Looking at the 2016-17 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans have made waves in professional basketball and are currently still alive with hopes of sneaking into the playoffs. Now I donât think theyâll achieve that goal this season, but I do believe that there is a lot to look forward to in New Orlea2017-03-19 20:02:383/19: Fadeaway World- Top 10 Greatest NBA Centers of All Timehttp://fadeawayworld.com/2017/03/19/top-10-greatest-nba-centers-of-all-time/
The true definition of the center position has evolved tremendously over the course of the years. Initially, centers were just known for playing with their backs to the basket and their job would be to snatch rebounds, score close to the basket and defend the paint. Today, the center position has be2017-03-19 16:05:053/19: Hoops Habit- Why The Most Deserving NBA Player Will Not Win MVPhttp://hoopshabit.com/2017/03/19/why-the-most-deserving-nba-player-will-not-win-mvp/
The obvious needs to be addressed. No player has won the MVP on a team below the thirdseed since Moses Malone in the 1981-82 season.
During the year of never ending surprises, itâs nice to know that there is still some consistency out there. Will my student loan rates be raised? Will we make ...2017-03-19 12:02:393/16: Hoops Habit- Making An MVP Case For The NBA's 4 Leading Candidateshttp://hoopshabit.com/2017/03/16/making-mvp-case-nbas-4-leading-candidates/
As the 2016-17 NBA season enters its home stretch, here&#039;s a look at the MVP case for the league&#039;s four leading candidates: Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James.
More than any other professional sports league, the NBA is driven by star power. From social media to2017-03-16 12:02:073/5: In all Airness - Podcast- NB87-3 &#8211; November 16 through 30, 1986 &#8211; Michael Jordan&#8217;s third NBA season | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb87-3-november-16-through-30-1986-michael-jordans-third-nba-season-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron&#160;celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8217;s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; November 16 through 30, 1986 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of &#8230; Continue reading &#852017-03-05 04:03:312/21: The Sixer Sense- Five Reasons Philadelphia 76ers Trade Celtics At NBA Trade Deadlinehttp://thesixersense.com/2017/02/21/five-reasons-philadelphia-76ers-trade-celtics-at-nba-trade-deadline/
NBA Rumors have run amok recently. Here are five reasons why the Boston Celtics will trade with the Philadelphia 76ers by NBA trade deadline
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are one of the NBA&#039;s oldest and most heated rivalries. That "heat" has cooled off in recent years, as...2017-02-21 16:03:122/10: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Are NBA's Team Of Destinyhttp://thesixersense.com/2017/02/10/philadelphia-needs-76ers-achieve-destiny/
Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers need this basketball team to achieve their destiny, and silence nay-sayers
A year ago, fans of the Philadelphia 76ers were subject to the worst trolling ever in any professional sport. In fact, even NBA reports seemed to line up knocking on the Philadelphia 76ers, and2017-02-10 16:02:012/7: Space City Scoop- Daily Rocket Science: Life After the Legacy of Bigshttp://spacecityscoop.com/2017/02/07/houston-rockets-life-after-legacy-bigs/
The Houston Rockets pride themselves in having a rich history at the center position, but have moved on from the Legacy of Bigs for now.
James Harden never operated at full capacity when he and Dwight Howard were on the same roster. D12 being in the paint simply clogged things up for the Beard. Now2017-02-07 16:03:122/3: isportsweb.com- Oklahoma City Thunder: Westbrook narrowly trails Harden for MVPhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/idE4cUHShPg/
Coming into the 2016-2017 NBA season, many picked James HardenÂ orÂ Russell Westbrook as their favorite to take home the NBAâs highest individual honor. With about 50 games down, neither has disappointed. With Harden and Westbrook as the current front-runners for MVP, here are each of their cases for 2017-02-03 16:03:062/1: ESNY- A Big Man&#8217;s Game: The renaissance of the NBA centerhttps://elitesportsny.com/2017/02/01/a-big-mans-game-the-renaissance-of-the-nba-center/
With the All-Star rosters including five centers, the NBA has not had so much talent at the position since the mid-1990's.
The post A Big Man&#8217;s Game: The renaissance of the NBA center appeared first on Elite Sports NY.
2017-02-01 08:05:002/1: Golden Gate Sports- Golden State Warriors Set All-Star Game Record, Led By Curryhttp://goldengatesports.com/2017/01/31/golden-state-warriors-record-curry-leadership/
The Golden State Warriors have placed four on the Western Conference&#039;s All-Star roster, led by Stephen Curry, the heart and soul of the team.
The All-Star Game rosters are officially set and four Golden State Warriors players will parti**** to the event. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Tho2017-02-01 00:03:451/13: In all Airness - Podcast- NB87-1: pre-draft / 1986 Draft, 1986-87 Bulls training camp and preseason games &#8211; Michael Jordan&#8217;s third NBA season | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb87-1-pre-draft-1986-draft-1986-87-bulls-training-camp-and-preseason-games-michael-jordans-third-nba-season-podcast/
Adam &#38; Aaron&#160;celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8217;s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * Off-season news, notes and quotes * 1986 NBA Draft * Chicago Bulls 1986-87 training camp and preseason games * &#8230; Continue reading &#2017-01-13 00:03:241/4: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid Plays Phillyball For Home Crowdhttp://thesixersense.com/2017/01/04/philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid-plays-phillyball/
Playing for the crowd, playing like a fan,playing at the top of your game, and playing to winis"Phillyball". Few athletes can play. But Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid is emerging as such an athlete.
Joel Embiid is a rookie for the Philadelphia 76ers. Right now, he&#039;s playing on his at...2017-01-04 16:02:5912/14: Deep(ish) Thoughts- Cleveland Cavaliers dismantle Memphis Grizzlies 103-86http://www.deepishthoughts.com/cleveland-cavaliers-dismantle-memphis-grizzlies-103-86/
Kevin Loves scored 29 points and LeBron added 23 as the Cavs topped Memphis by 17, snapping Memphis's six-game winning streak.
The post Cleveland Cavaliers dismantle Memphis Grizzlies 103-86 appeared first on Deep(ish) Thoughts.
2016-12-14 16:05:4912/11: Right Down Euclid- LeBron James Has God Mode Game Against Charlotte, Againhttp://kingjamesgospel.com/2016/12/11/lebron-james-god-mode-charlotte/
LeBron James has a fixation on surpassing Michael Jordan and it&#039;s never been more clear than when he plays the Charlotte Hornets.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gOPBu8Sv4lA
LeBron Jameshas beat the Charlotte Hornets in 25 of their last 26 meetings and just had his highest regular season scor2016-12-11 12:03:1512/9: Fueled By Sports- On this Day in Sports History December 9http://www.fueledbysports.com/on-this-day-in-sports-history-december-9/
View image &#124; gettyimages.com On this Day in Sports History December 9 NFL On this day in 1984, Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson became the second running back in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Dickerson passed O.J. Simpson to become the single-season rushing leader2016-12-09 04:07:1511/21: Fueled By Sports- On this Day in Sports History November 21http://www.fueledbysports.com/on-this-day-in-sports-history-november-21/
View image &#124; gettyimages.com On this Day in Sports History November 21 NFL On this day in 1977, Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton set a record when he ran forÂ 275 yards against the Minnesota Vikings. NBA On this day in 1990, Moses Malone of the Atlanta Hawks became the seventh player in 2016-11-21 04:07:0111/13: Hoops Habit- FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For November 13http://hoopshabit.com/2016/11/13/fanduel-nba-daily-picks-november-13/
LeBron James became the youngest player in league history to score 27,000 career points, accomplishing the feat before the age of 32. While hislist of career achievements continues to grow, his steady contributions makes him an ideal option for FanDuel NBA play.
The play was a simple one.
Th2016-11-13 16:03:5311/10: Sir Charles In Charge- LeBron James Will Be The GOAT When It's All Said And Donehttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2016/11/10/lebron-james-nba-goat/
With LeBron James recently passing Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on the all time scoring list, we explore where he will rank when it&#039;s all said and done
After the greatest NBA Finals performance in the history of the universe, the old debate of who the best player in the league is was dead and buri2016-11-10 08:02:1811/6: Factory of Sadness- Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Became A Top-10 Scorerhttp://factoryofsadness.co/2016/11/06/cleveland-cavaliers-lebron-james-became-a-top-10-scorer/
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has had his fair share of accomplishments while in the NBA. He added another one Saturday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.
LeBron James has been a big part of the NBA and has made his presence known, mainly with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James added yet ano2016-11-06 16:02:1111/3: Right Down Euclid- Throwback Thursday: Kevin Love's 30-30 Gamehttp://kingjamesgospel.com/2016/11/03/throwback-thursday-kevin-loves-30-30-game/
This week&#039;s "Throwback Thursday" feasts its eyes on Kevin Love and that time he had a 30-30 game.
It&#039;s not a secret that Kevin Love has had a tough time adjusting to playing the Cavaliers. The last two years he has been unfairly marginalized as strictly a stretch-four.
Howeve...2016-11-03 12:05:0711/3: Right Down Euclid- Throwback Thursday: Kevin Love's 30-30 Gamehttp://kingjamesgospel.com/2016/11/02/throwback-thursday-kevin-loves-30-30-game/
This week&#039;s "Throwback Thursday" feasts its eyes on Kevin Love and that time he had a 30-30 game.
It&#039;s not a secret that Kevin Love has had a tough time adjusting to playing the Cavaliers. The last two years he has been unfairly marginalized as strictly a stretch-four.
Howeve...2016-11-03 00:02:1910/27: Soaring Down South- Atlanta Hawks 2016-17 Season Countdown: Day 2http://soaringdownsouth.com/2016/10/25/atlanta-hawks-2016-17-season-countdown-day-2/
In this 2016-17 Hawks Season Countdown, we will be counting down the days leading up to the Hawksâ first regular season game.
Here at Soaring Down South, we are counting down the days until the Atlanta Hawks 2016-17 season begins. Weâll continue at 2 days until the regular season starts...2016-10-27 12:16:4810/27: The Sixer Sense- NBA Will Learn Dont Upset Philadelphia 76er Joel Embiidhttp://thesixersense.com/2016/10/26/nba-will-learn-dont-upset-joel-embiid/
Joel Embiid has been on the receiving end of jokes and taunts for the past two years. Rather than dismay, he&#039;s turned the negative into fuel to emerge as a potential ROY candidate.
Joel Embiid doesn&#039;t get angry. He gets even. He has always been confident with his own abilities. He arrived2016-10-27 12:16:4210/18: The Hoops Manifesto- Book Reviews: Boys Among Men & Back From The Deadhttp://thesportsdaily.com/hoops-manifesto/book-reviews-boys-among-men-back-from-the-dead/
&#160; Editing is not my strong suit. When I write, I just let the words...2016-10-18 20:00:1110/15: Hardwood & Hollywood- Top 50 NBA Players of the 21st Century &#8211; #33 Ben Wallacehttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2016/10/15/top-50-nba-players-of-the-21st-century-33-ben-wallace/
Well hello there! Welcome to my fifth annual Top 50 NBA Players Countdown! In case you are new here, or if you havenât heard what will be different this time around, allow me to explain! (That third exclamation point was not necessary) Typically how this works is in the days leading up to the NBA 2016-10-15 16:03:1110/14: Sir Charles In Charge- Golden State Warriors: What To Realistically Expect From The Dubs In 2016-17http://sircharlesincharge.com/2016/10/14/golden-state-warriors-expectations/
The Golden State Warriors have arguably the best NBA roster ever assembled, but what can realistically be expected from them this season?
The Golden State Warriors made history this offseason with the creation of a super-team that hasunprecedented talent.
With the addition of Kevin Durant, the W2016-10-14 16:02:2610/1: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Andre Drummond Aiming For Another Rebounding Crownhttp://hoopshabit.com/2016/10/01/detroit-pistons-andre-drummond-aiming-for-another-rebounding-crown/
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummondhasmade defending his first career rebounding title a priority heading into the 2016-17 season. As he heads into his fifth NBA season, Drummond has already become a historically great offensive rebounder.
Andre Drummond has no intention of relinquishing his thro2016-10-01 12:01:499/27: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Fans Finally Meet Rookie Power Forward Dario Sarichttp://thesixersense.com/2016/09/27/philadelphia-76ers-fans-finally-meet-dario-saric/
After two years of courting the hope of finally seeing the arrival of Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers fans have finally been formally introduced to the "Croatian Sensation"
The Croatian Sensation.
He isthe "boy next door" making it big-time in the NBA. Dario Saric certainly f...2016-09-27 16:01:429/22: Soaring Down South- Hawks Season Countdown: Day 35, featuring Antoine Carrhttp://soaringdownsouth.com/2016/09/22/hawks-season-countdown-day-35/
In this 2016-17 Hawks Season Countdown, we will be counting down the days leading up to the Hawksâ first regular season game. Each day, we will dissect some of the players that have worn the corresponding number during the teamâs history.
Here at Soaring Down South, we are counting down...2016-09-22 12:01:449/21: The Hoops Manifesto- Book Reviews: Boys Among Men & Back From The Deadhttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/book-reviews-boys-among-men-back-from-the-dead.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=book-reviews-boys-among-men-back-from-the-dead
&#160; Editing is not my strong suit. When I write, I just let the words pour from my brain to my fingers and sometimes things get lost in translation. Writing is fun, but editing is the hard work that I donât always want to do to make sure that everything is correct. I have become [&#8230;]
The p2016-09-21 12:00:199/16: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks History: 1983 Conference Finals Defeathttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2016/09/16/milwaukee-bucks-history-1983-conference-finals-defeat/
The great Milwaukee Bucks teams of the 1980&#039;s never reached the Finals, but they had a real chance in 1983.
When looking back at the outstanding run of winning seasons put together by the Milwaukee Bucks under Don Nelson&#039;s guidance from the late 1970s through the 1980s, it&#039;s easy to 2016-09-16 20:01:449/13: Believe The Hype- REPORT: Rockets set to retire Yao Ming&#8217;s jersey this seasonhttp://www.believethehypenba.com/2016/09/13/report-rockets-set-to-retire-yao-mings-jersey-this-season/
Fresh off his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, it looks like Yao Ming will receive another honor in the coming months. According to multiple reports in China with aÂ H/T to CBS Houston, the Rockets are planning on retiring Yao&#8217;s jersey during the 2016/17 NBA season. Yao2016-09-13 12:02:239/12: In all Airness - Podcast- NB86-13: Michael Jordan&#8217;s second NBA season &#8211; March 24 through April 13, 1986 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb86-13-michael-jordans-second-nba-season-march-24-through-april-13-1986-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; March 24 through April 13, 1986 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2016-09-12 13:54:439/12: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: Time To Find Out How Important A Center Really Ishttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2016/09/11/milwaukee-bucks-time-find-important-center-really/
Are the days of the center being the most prominent NBA position really over? The Milwaukee Bucks sure hope so.
In doing research for the Milwaukee Bucks history month we&#039;re currently running here at Behind the Buck Pass, I&#039;ve run into a lot of interesting historical tidbits.
One of th2016-09-12 13:53:499/12: Section 215- Allen Iverson: Philly's Most Iconic Athletehttp://section215.com/2016/09/11/allen-iverson-phillys-iconic-athelte/
Allen Iverson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and will go down as Philadelphia&#039;s most impactful athlete.
Therewas always something about Allen Iverson. When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him with the top pick in the 1996, the Virginia kid turned into the city&2016-09-12 13:53:398/19: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Top 5 Point Guards of All Timehttp://thesixersense.com/2016/08/19/philadelphia-76ers-top-5-point-guards-of-all-time/
Many have attempted to lead the Philadelphia 76ers as a point guard, but only a few were great. Here are the all-time top five.
The point guard position is often considered the most important one on the floor of the game of basketball. Really, it makes a lot of sense for that position to be con2016-08-19 12:37:008/12: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: 5 All-Time Best Players at Center Positionhttp://thesixersense.com/2016/08/12/philadelphia-76ers-5-all-time-best-players-at-center-position/
The Philadelphia 76ers are a historic franchise, and the center position has often been an important part of their success. But who is the best center?
The Philadelphia 76ers are a very big team at the moment. After three years of drafting for best available and not for fit, the Sixers ended up2016-08-12 10:36:438/9: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: 25 Best Players To Play For The Magichttp://hoopshabit.com/2016/08/09/orlando-magic-25-best-players-play-magic/
The Orlando Magic began play in the NBA for the 1989-90 season and have two NBA Finals appearances under their belt. So who are their 25 best players?
The Orlando Magic came into being in 1985, when a group led by Orlando businessman Jim Hewitt and former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat 2016-08-09 07:36:478/6: Hoops Habit- NBA: Players Who Will Be Historically Productive In 2016-17http://hoopshabit.com/2016/08/06/nba-players-who-will-be-historically-productive-in-2016-17/
Which players will annihilate thebox scores duringthe upcoming2016-17 NBA season? Some obvious names and some surprising faces.
The summer of 2016 will go down as one of the most influential offseasons in NBA history. A former league MVP and four-time scoring champion joined the best team2016-08-06 11:36:438/3: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA: Top 5 Free Agency Moves In NBA Historyhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2016/08/03/top-5-free-agents-nba-history/
After one of the most controversial NBA free agency periods in history of the league, we look back at the five biggest free agency moves ever
The Art of the Deal: These Are the Masterpieces
Generally, free agency serves two purposes:
For NBA players, it is a chance to spread their wings an2016-08-03 07:37:277/23: The Sixer Sense- Is Philadelphia ready for Joel Embiid's Debut?http://thesixersense.com/2016/07/23/is-philadelphia-ready-for-joel-embiids-debut/
It&#039;s been an epic journey. Lesser players would have given up long ago. Lesser general managers would have walked away. Both stood their ground. Now it&#039;s up to Philadelphia. Are you ready for Joel Embiid&#039;s NBA debut?
This has taken on a story of legend already. Before he ever steps f2016-07-23 13:37:297/18: Hoops Habit- With LeBron James Standing Tall, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant Could Suffer Same Fate As Dr. J, Moseshttp://hoopshabit.com/2016/07/18/lebron-james-could-make-stephen-curry-kevin-durant-repeat-history/
Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have teamed up. But LeBron James is still the king of the mountain. Here&#039;s why the last two MVP winners can relate to Moses Malone and Julius Ervingand vice versa.
Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have won the last three MVP awards.
Do you remember the last time2016-07-18 11:36:337/16: In all Airness - Podcast- NB86-11: Michael Jordan&#8217;s second NBA season &#8211; February 22 through March 8, 1986 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb86-11-michael-jordans-second-nba-season-february-22-through-march-8-1986-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; February 22 through March 8, 1986 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals &#8230; Continue reading &#8592016-07-16 08:37:117/14: S-R Blog- 21 Things You Didn&#8217;t Know About Tim Duncanhttp://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2016/07/21-things-you-didnt-know-about-tim-duncan/
The writing was on the wall for the San Antonio Spurs. At the end of the third quarter of Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, they trailed the Oklahoma City Thunder by 26 points. They had lost three of their last four games vs OKC and found themselves overwhelmed by the size and physicality2016-07-14 12:35:397/13: Space City Scoop- Top 5 Houston Rockets Second-Round Draft Picks in Franchise Historyhttp://spacecityscoop.com/2016/07/13/top-5-houston-rockets-second-round-draft-picks-franchise-history/
Without a 2016 first round draft pick the Houston Rockets hope to strike gold with their second round selections once again. Will they end up making the list of top 5 second rounders in franchise history.
The NBA throughout its history is packed with examples of players selected in the second round2016-07-13 09:37:036/27: In all Airness - Podcast- NB86-10: Michael Jordan&#8217;s second NBA season &#8211; February 7 through 21, 1986 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb86-10-michael-jordans-second-nba-season-february-7-through-21-1986-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; February 7Â through 21, 1986 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball &#8230; Continue read2016-06-27 07:37:076/20: Mile High Sports- Five big-name players the Denver Nuggets should consider trading for on draft nighthttp://milehighsports.com/five-big-name-players-denver-nuggets-consider-trading-draft-night/
If the Denver Nuggets want to go all-in on this season, they need to make a splash move, and trading for one of these five big-name players would be just that
The post Five big-name players the Denver Nuggets should consider trading for on draft night appeared first on Mile High Sports.
2016-06-20 19:37:536/20: ESNY- NBA Finals: When The Moment Came, Stephen Curry Fizzledhttp://elitesportsny.com/2016/06/20/nba-finals-when-the-moment-came-stephen-curry-fizzled/
While much of 2016 NBA season belonged to Stephen Curry, the NBA Finals belonged to LeBron James. That fact alone should motivate Curry in 2017.
The post NBA Finals: When The Moment Came, Stephen Curry Fizzled appeared first on Elite Sports NY.
2016-06-20 16:38:556/18: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Destiny - Dario Saric Arrival Up To 99 Per Centhttp://thesixersense.com/2016/06/18/philadelphia-76ers-destiny-dario-saric-arrival-up-to-99-per-cent/
The Headlines In Croatia Read "Dario Saric 99 % Going To Philadelphia". Perhaps the destiny of the Philadelphia 76ers is brighter than many expected.
It is the age old Shakespearean dilemma: TO BE OR NOT TO BE, THAT IS THE QUESTION!
This is not the opening scene of HAMLET, nor is Dario...2016-06-18 17:37:426/16: S-R Blog- Three Ways to Mess Up the #1 Pick in the NBA Drafthttp://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2016/06/three-ways-to-mess-up-the-1-pick-in-the-nba-draft/
It's tough to remember, since we're in the middle ofÂ the wild, entertaining, and cheap shot filledÂ 2016 NBA Finals, but in just around a week, it'll be time for the 2016 NBA Draft. That's right, we only have to wait until next Thursday to find out if Brandon Ingram or Ben Simmons will be the newes2016-06-16 13:35:356/14: bballhistory.com- All-Time Los Angeles Lakers vs. All-Time Philadelphia 76ershttp://www.bballhistory.com/time-los-angeles-lakers-vs-time-philadelphia-76ers/
Our next match features two of the most storied franchises in NBA history. Theyâve met in the championship round six times, with legendary competitors deciding each outcome (from George Mikan vs. Dolph Schayes, to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson vs. Julius Erving and Moses Malone, to Shaquil2016-06-14 18:39:306/12: The Sports Quotient- Postseason Stats Aren't Included In Career Totals And That's A Jokehttp://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2016/6/6/postseason-stats-arent-included-in-career-totals-and-thats-a
As LeBron James competes in his sixth consecutive NBA Finals, a feat that only seven other&nbsp;players in league history&nbsp;(all from the Bill Russell-era Boston Celtics) have matched, it occurred to me that James' postseason marks should represent&nbsp;a goodly portion of his career statistics2016-06-12 11:37:506/10: Fully Clips- Clippers alum Sean Rooks' death raises heart disease awarenesshttp://clipperholics.com/2016/06/10/ex-clippers-center-sean-rooks-death-raises-heart-disease-awareness/
Despite a tragic death before age 50, former Los Angeles Clippers center Sean Rooks impacted the NBA&#039;s outlook on heart issues in retired players.
An unverified private twitter account with the name and number of NBA journeyman center Sean Rooks also features visible pictures and quotes from t2016-06-10 06:37:026/8: www.nbasidelines.com- NBA Throwback: A Fans View Of Charles Barkleyhttp://nbasidelines.com/nba-throwback-a-fans-view-of-charles-barkley/
Let&#8217;s begin with a huge birthday shout out to one of the best that ever did it. Sir Charles Barkley. To the younger generation he is the bald, loud guy on TNT constantly trading insults with Shaquille O&#8217;Neal but to...2016-06-08 08:38:596/8: www.nbasidelines.com- Isiah Thomas: The Little Guy With The Big Hearthttp://nbasidelines.com/isiah-thomas-the-little-guy-with-the-big-heart/
What you know about heart? What are your biggest fears? Ask Isiah Thomas that and he might laugh in your face. At 6-1&#8243;, 180 lbs in his playing days for the Detroit Pistons there was no one that ever questioned...2016-06-08 08:38:596/7: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers: Malachi Richardson NBA Draft Profilehttp://thesixersense.com/2016/06/07/philadelphia-76ers-malachi-richardson-draft-profile/
Philadelphia 76ers NBA Draft Profile: Malachi Richardson
The Philadelphia 76ers have taken a keen interest in Syracuse University guard Malachi Richardson.
Birthday:1/5/96
NBA Position:Shooting Guard
Class:Freshman
Ht:6-6
Wt:200
In the NCAA tournament, Malachi Richardson put tog2016-06-07 22:37:146/7: The Sixer Sense- Joel Embiid Is The Anti-Andrew Bynumhttp://thesixersense.com/2016/06/07/joel-embiid-is-the-anti-andrew-bynum/
One NBA Team But Heading Two Different Directions-
The Tale of Joel Embiid: the Anti Andrew Bynum Story
This story primarily involves just one NBA team - the Philadelphia 76ers. But this is a story of two different chapters, of two different rosters, of two different philosophies, and of two likel2016-06-07 02:36:446/1: The Sixer Sense- Joel Embiid Is Heading For Beast Modehttp://thesixersense.com/2016/06/01/joel-embiid-is-heading-for-beast-mode/
Face Facts: A Healthy Joel Embiid Is Arriving, And Just What The Philadelphia 76ers Need
Beast Mode. Elite Talent. One for the highlights. LION KILLER.
Get used to the concept, because the Philadelphia 76ers are running out of time on the "cellar dweller" status. The team has been mark...2016-06-01 11:36:565/31: The Sixer Sense- On This Day In Philadelphia 76ers History: Malone, 76ers Clinch Titlehttp://thesixersense.com/2016/05/31/day-philadelphia-76ers-history-malone-76ers-clinch-title/
On May 31st, 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers led by Moses Malone won an NBA Title over the Los Angeles Lakers.
On this day in 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers to clinch the second title in franchise history. They were appearing in their fourth NBA Finals in seven years. The2016-05-31 22:36:445/29: The Sixer Sense- NBA Centers Are Still A Key Piece To The NBA Championshiphttp://thesixersense.com/2016/05/29/nba-centers-are-still-a-key-piece-to-the-nba-championship/
Despite the Detractors and Decriers, the 2016 NBA Playoffs Prove that NBA Centers Are Still A Key Piece To An NBA Championship
Placing a "For Sale" sign on two of the potential star NBA centers of the Philadelphia 76ers has drawn more interest from fans and pundits alike than placing a sa...2016-05-29 15:36:465/20: The Sixer Sense- Ask What You Can Do For The Philadelphia 76ershttp://thesixersense.com/2016/05/20/ask-what-you-can-do-for-the-philadelphia-76ers/
In the weeks ahead, the debate will rage over the strengths and weaknesses of Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram. But what does each add to the Philadelphia 76ers roster today?
It&#039;s an easy trap to fall into. We see a player with a huge ceiling, and we want that player on our team. Each team, each 2016-05-20 19:36:465/16: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards: Should Wizards Replace Marcin Gortat In Free Agency?http://wizofawes.com/2016/05/16/washington-wizards-replace-marcin-gortat-2016-nba-free-agency/
The Washington Wizards need another star. There are a few All-Star caliber centers available in free agency. Should the Wizards part ways with Gortat?
This summer the Washington Wizards have cap space for the first time in the John Wall era. Ernie Grunfeld and Ted Leonsis punted on opportunities ea2016-05-16 11:38:055/15: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Should Build Around Duke Center Jahlil Okaforhttp://thesixersense.com/2016/05/15/philadelphia-76ers-should-build-around-duke-center-jahlil-okafor/
Jahlil Okafor could be the centerpiece to a championship 76ers team
The Philadelphia 76ers Should Build Their Roster Around rookie center Jahlil Okafor. Why? Simple.
History Repeats Itself.
With recent focus on the past - whether that of the 10-72 Philadelphia 76ers, or that of the 2006 Toron2016-05-15 14:36:505/10: Interbasket- Stephen Curry is the NBA&#8217;s first-ever unanimous MVPhttp://www.interbasket.net/news/19612/2016/05/stephen-curry-is-the-nbas-first-ever-unanimous-mvp/
After an amazing regular season and on the heels of 40 point showing last night in a win against the Portland Trailblazers, Stephen Curry has been named the 2015-16 NBA MVP. It&#8217;s not a surprise that Curry won. Reports had him winning the honor yesterday, it was just by how much he won it by. T2016-05-10 12:39:405/9: Blue Man Hoop- Stephen Curry Repeats as the NBA's MVPhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2016/05/09/stephen-curry-repeats-as-the-nbas-mvp/
Stephen Curry will be named the Most Valuable Player of the 2015-16 season, his second consecutive MVP.
Stephen Curry has been named the NBA&#039;s Most Valuable Player for the2015-16 season.
This is Curry&#039;s second straight MVP, following up his spectacular 2014-15 campaign with one of the 2016-05-09 18:37:595/6: Thunderous Intentions- Another milestone season for Kevin Duranthttp://thunderousintentions.com/2016/05/06/another-milestone-season-kevin-durant/
Kevin Durant had another milestone season, playing 72 games, scoring 2029 points at 28.2 points per game, which ranked him third in the NBA for the season, behind Stephen Curry and James Harden. The 2000 point mark has been passed 276 times in NBA/ABA history and only 27 times since Durant entered t2016-05-06 12:37:525/2: The Sixer Sense- What Will Be The Philadelphia 76ers Action Plan?http://thesixersense.com/2016/05/02/will-philadelphia-76ers-action-plan/
The Philadelphia 76ers need an action plan. What will it be?
The Philadelphia 76ers are a storied franchise in NBA history built off of the shoulders of transcendent dynamic talents. Players like Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Moses Malone, Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson were faces of the leag2016-05-02 11:39:504/26: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards 2015-2016 Player Grades: Final Report Cardhttp://wizofawes.com/2016/04/26/washington-wizards-player-grades-final-report-card-2016/
Washington Wizards 2015-16 Season Grades
For the first time in three years, the Washington Wizards are sitting on their couches and watching the playoffs. So business as usual, then.
This was a year where many fans expected that the Wizards would take a leap - but instead, they took several step2016-04-26 23:36:524/10: MichaelSportStats- NBA All-Star 2016 &#8211; Part IIbhttps://michaelsportstats.com/2016/02/21/nba-all-star-2016-part-iib/
This is the second part of our summary of the changes in the all-time rankings in the All-Star game&#8217;s statistical categories (1st part). However, this is also, like, the third part of my 2016 All-Star summary, or to be more precise &#8211; the second sub-part of the second part of the summary.2016-04-10 13:37:464/5: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers 2016 Offseason Free Agency Pitchhttp://thesixersense.com/2016/04/05/philadelphia-76ers-2016-offseason-free-agency-pitch/
The Philadelphia 76ers need to begin with their plan and pitch to prospective free agents this offseason. Here&#039;s what it might look like.
This upcoming offseason is an important one for the Philadelphia 76ers. They have a potential four first-round draft picks to bring in some huge pieces 2016-04-05 17:38:144/5: The Sixer Sense- Breaking Loose the Myth of Pre-Hinkie Philadelphia 76ers Mediocrityhttp://thesixersense.com/2016/04/05/breaking-loose-myth-pre-hinkie-philadelphia-76ers-mediocrity/
The Philadelphia 76ers tried to rebuild in the traditional way. It didn&#039;t work.
The cult is wrong in one respect about the pre-honkie Philadelphia 76ers--they were not even mediocre, they were downright awful. The following might be an understatement:
Spike Eskin: Sixers fans were sick of bei2016-04-05 11:37:294/4: Purple and Blues- Utah Stars Legend Zelmo Beaty Inducted to Basketball Hall of Famehttp://purpleandblues.com/2016/04/04/utah-stars-legend-zelmo-beaty-inducted-to-basketball-hall-of-fame/
On the day that the Utah Jazz announce their D-League affiliate will become the Salt Lake City Stars, original Utah Stars legend Zelmo Beaty joins the Basketball Hall of Fame.
For fans of the Utah Stars, the ABA teamthat brought Salt Lake City its first major sporting championship in 1971 and intro2016-04-04 17:36:594/4: Purple and Blues- Utah Jazz Relocating D-League Affiliate to Salt Lake Cityhttp://purpleandblues.com/2016/04/04/utah-jazz-relocating-d-league-affiliate-to-salt-lake-city/
The Idaho Stampede, D-League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, are making the move from Boise to Salt Lake City.
When the Utah Jazz purchased their D-League affiliate, the Idaho Stampede, in March of 2015, the acquisition was touted as areflection of the value the team places on "building the scope ...2016-04-04 13:37:053/31: Hoops Habit- Yao Ming To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Famehttp://hoopshabit.com/2016/03/31/houston-rockets-yao-ming-inducted-hall-fame/
The Houston Rockets will be addinganotherNaismith Basketball Hall Of Fame member, as former center Yao Ming is set to be inducted this year.
The Houston Rockets have had a number of outstanding players weartheir uniform. They have had 10 Naismith Hall Of Famers play for them,with big men be2016-03-31 11:36:563/30: The Sixer Sense- Trading Jahlil Okafor Could Parallel The Charles Barkley Fiascohttp://thesixersense.com/2016/03/30/trading-jahlil-okafor-could-parallel-the-charles-barkley-fiasco/
The Philadelphia 76ers have rookie sensation Jahlil Okafor. Still , in the context of "Okafor doesn&#039;t fit", he could be traded. Does anyone remember the Charles Barkley trade? I do. Don&#039;t let history repeat itself, Philly.
Rookie center Jahlil Okafor is the talk of trades in the...2016-03-30 01:36:413/23: Section 215- Philadelphia 76ers: Five Best 3-Point Shooters Everhttp://section215.com/2016/03/23/5-best-3-point-shooters-in-philadelphia-76ers-history/
The Philadelphia 76ers have laid claim to plenty of consistent outside shooters soSection 215 ranks the best 3-point shooters in franchise history.
The Philadelphia 76ers have seen many legends come and go through their organization. Dolph Schayes, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Darryl Dawkins, M2016-03-23 09:36:383/14: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Have Had Multiple First Round Draft Picks Beforehttp://thesixersense.com/2016/03/14/philadelphia-76ers-have-had-multiple-first-round-draft-picks-before/
The Philadelphia 76ers will be drafting either three for four times in the first round of the 2016 NBA draft. But this is not the first time the team has had multiple first round draft selections.
The Philadelphia 76ers may be new to an NBA draft with so many first round draft picks in the Sam Hink2016-03-14 10:36:523/8: The Sports Quotient- The Art of Offensive Reboundinghttp://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2016/3/5/the-art-of-offensive-rebounding
For many casual NBA fans, offensive rebounding is not one of the âbeautifulâ parts of the game.&nbsp;Stephen Curry pulling up from a few steps in from half court? Beautiful. Russell Westbrook blowing past three defenders and slamming the ball home? Jaw-dropping. LeBron James out-muscling two 2016-03-08 03:37:212/23: Mixed Tape Videos- 18 Things You Didn&#8217;t Know About the NBA All-Star Gamehttp://mixedtapevideos.com/2016/02/13/18-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-nba-all-star-game/
Think you know everything about basketball? Well, here areÂ 18 things you (probably)Â didn&#8217;t know about the NBA All-Star GameÂ that we didnât know about either until we read the Wikipedia page for the All-Star Game which weÂ then just pretty much copied and pasted into a blank document. (We 2016-02-23 22:42:392/20: MichaelSportStats- NBA All-Star 2016 &#8211; Part IIbhttp://michaelsportstats.com/2016/02/21/nba-all-star-2016-part-iib/
This is the second part of our summary of the changes in the all-time rankings in the All-Star game&#8217;s statistical categories (1st part). However, this is also, like, the third part of my 2016 All-Star summary, or to be more precise &#8211; the second sub-part of the second part of the summary.2016-02-20 17:38:242/13: Mixed Tape Videos- 18 Things You Didn&#8217;t Know About the NBA All-Star Gamehttps://mixedtapevideos.wordpress.com/2016/02/13/18-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-nba-all-star-game/
Think you know everything about basketball? Well, here areÂ 18 things you (probably)Â didn&#8217;t know about the NBA All-Star GameÂ that we didnât know about either until we read the Wikipedia page for the All-Star Game which weÂ then just pretty much copied and pasted into a blank document. (We 2016-02-13 23:41:272/6: LamarMatic&apos;s NBA Blog- NBA&#8217;s Top 7 Chuckers of This Seasonhttps://lamarmatic.com/2016/01/08/nbas-top-7-chuckers-of-this-season/
Which NBA players shoot the ball the most per the number of touches they receive during the game and why? A breakdown of the top 7 "chuckers" so far.2016-02-06 19:40:041/29: Right Down Euclid- WITNESSing Greatness: LeBron Passes Mark Jackson; Morehttp://kingjamesgospel.com/2016/01/29/witnessing-greatness-lebron-passes-mark-jackson-closing/
We continue to witness the greatness of LeBron James even as the team goes through drama. A roller coaster two weeks saw the Cleveland Cavaliers hammered by the Golden State Warriors and the team change coaches with all eyes on LeBron James once again. Along the way, the King still found time to mo.2016-01-29 18:37:441/29: Hoops Habit- Andre Drummond Earns High Honor of All-Star Game Selectionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2016/01/29/andre-drummond-earns-high-honor-star-game-selection/
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond was named as an NBA All-Star Game reserve on Thursday night. Drummond has certainly earned the achievement awarded by NBA coaches. Andre Drummond will represent the Detroit Pistons at the 2016 NBA All-Star Game in Toronto next weekend. Drummond truly earned the.2016-01-29 10:38:021/28: BBR Blog- Full Box Scores & Game Logs Added for 1983-84 & 1984-85 NBA Seasonshttp://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2016/01/full-box-scores-game-logs-added-for-1983-84-1984-85-nba-seasons/
Last month, we added full box scores for the 1983 &#38; 1984 NBA Playoffs. Now, once again thanks to the help of Sean Burrill, we have added full box scores and game logs for the 1983-84 &#38; 1984-85 NBA seasons.Â This means we now have a fullÂ box score for Michael Jordan's NBA debut (in which he 2016-01-28 12:35:031/28: Hoops Habit- DeMarcus Cousins: It's Finally Time For The Sacramento Kings To Boogiehttp://hoopshabit.com/2016/01/28/demarcus-cousins-finally-time-sacramento-kings-boogie/
The Kings haven&#039;t had much reason to celebrate over the recent years; but with the rise of DeMarcus Cousins, paired with his recent scoring binge, Sacramento fans have finally found a renewed interestto rejoice. It has been a while since the Sacramento Kings were last relevant. In f...2016-01-28 10:37:101/19: bballhistory.com- All-Time Golden State Warriors vs. All-Time Houston Rocketshttp://www.bballhistory.com/all-time-golden-state-warriors-vs-all-time-houston-rockets/
Our next Sweet Sixteen match features two teams who have embraced the modern day basketball revolution. The Warriors, featuring the best shooting backcourt (and team) in NBA history, are in the middle of an historic two-year stretch of dominance. The Rockets, led by General Manager Daryl Morey, have2016-01-19 09:39:011/13: Hoops Habit- Ogden's Opus: How to Cure NBA's One-and-Done Crazehttp://hoopshabit.com/2016/01/13/ogdens-opus-how-to-cure-nbas-one-and-done-craze/
College basketball and the NBA Draft are being overrun byone-and-done players. What systems can be implemented to create a greater balance? In 2006, David Sternmade waves in the sports community by outlawing high school players from entering the NBA Draft. The news took the league by storm du...2016-01-13 12:37:051/12: The Step Over- Changing for the Betterhttp://thestepover.com/2015/10/13/nba-improvements/
We&#8217;re only two weeks away from the start of a new NBA season! Over the summer we were treated to an entertaining and eventful offseason with the league and several teams undergoing major changes. My five favorite changes from the offseason? Glad you asked, 1. DeAndre Jordan changing his mind a2016-01-12 08:40:421/8: LamarMatic&apos;s NBA Blog- NBA&#8217;s Top 7 Chuckers of This Seasonhttp://lamarmatic.com/2016/01/08/nbas-top-7-chuckers-of-this-season/
Which NBA players shoot the ball the most per the number of touches they receive during the game and why? A breakdown of the top 7 "chuckers" so far.2016-01-08 08:39:331/5: The Sixer Sense- Elton Brand Paying It Forward To Sixers Rookieshttp://thesixersense.com/2016/01/05/elton-brand-paying-it-forward-to-sixers-rookies/
When the Philadelphia 76ers signed Elton Brand, it wasn&#039;t about playing time or hefty contracts. It came about as a chance for Brand to Pay It Forward to Sixers Rookies The possibilities of what might have been, and what never will be have been packed into the attic of Elton Brand&#039;s mind..2016-01-05 01:39:021/4: Hardwood & Hollywood- Orlando Woolridge: He Played For The Sixers??http://www.ballermindframe.com/2016/01/04/played-sixers-orlando-woolridge/
Every once in a while, Iâll look through my childhood collection of obscure, essentially worthless basketball cards and think to myself, âWhy did I waste so much money on these stupid pieces of cardboard?â Anyways, the other day I happened to stumble across one in particular that caught my eye2016-01-04 14:39:121/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Weekly Preview: January 4-11http://orlandomagicdaily.com/?p=59551
The Orlando Magic face an incredibly important week vs Eastern conference rivals the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards. Ouch. In last week&#039;s weekly preview,I wrote the Orlando Magic only needed a breakthrough game or two to really get into the top tie...2016-01-04 13:38:1112/31: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Clippers: Top Stories of 2015http://hoopshabit.com/2015/12/31/los-angeles-clippers-top-stories-2015/
2015 was a year full of ups and downs for everyone. The Los Angeles Clippers can attest to that. In the NBA, a year can feel like it takes forever. Consider that just a year ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers were a team struggling to stay above .500, Paul George and Kevin Durant were deal...2015-12-31 16:37:1112/24: Hoops Habit- How Much Does Pre-Christmas Play Affect Postseason Chase?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/12/24/how-much-does-pre-christmas-play-affect-postseason-chase/
Christmas Day is widely viewed as the unofficial start of the NBA season, but how much do those early-season games matter in the hunt for the NBA playoffs? &#8216;Tis the day before Christmas and all through the Association, Teams are taking a peek at the playoff berths they&#8217;re aquo...2015-12-24 11:36:5812/23: The Smoking Cuban- VIDEO: Dirk Nowitzki Passes Shaquille O'Neal on All-Time Scoring Listhttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2015/12/23/video-dirk-nowitzki-passes-shaquille-oneal-on-all-time-scoring-list/
Dirk Nowitzki has passed the great Shaquille O&#039;Neal to become the 6th all-time leading scorer in NBA history. Kareem. Malone. Kobe. Michael. Wilt. These are the only names above Dirk Nowitzki on the all-time scoring list. Coming into the game Monday night in Toronto, Nowitzki needed 30 p...2015-12-23 21:37:3912/21: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: 30 Greatest Scorers In Franchise Historyhttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2015/12/21/milwaukee-bucks-30-greatest-scorers-in-franchise-history/
Welcome back for another slice of Milwaukee Bucks history&#33; In recent weeks we&#039;ve examined the franchise&#039;s greatest draft picks, as well as highlighting our top 20 individual performances in Bucks history. Now, it&#039;s time to turn to another exciting aspect of the team&#039;s history2015-12-21 09:37:5012/14: LamarMatic&apos;s NBA Blog- The Handle Podcast &#8211; Bill Hanzlik: 12/14/15http://lamarmatic.com/2015/12/14/the-handle-podcast-bill-hanzlik-121415/
Denver Nuggets lifer Bill Hanzlik joined me for a quick, fun talk about him playing small-ball center for Doug Moe's Nuggets of the 1980's.2015-12-14 18:39:0112/14: Booing Kiki- The Day Mark Cuban Worked at Dairy Queenhttps://booingkiki.wordpress.com/2015/12/11/the-day-mark-cuban-worked-at-dairy-queen/
I haven&#8217;t gone through the list of names and confirmed this, but I&#8217;m pretty sure Mark Cuban is the most entertaining owner in all of sports. Even his background is compelling. The 57-year-old business tycoon is reportedly worth $3 billion, and none of it was ever handed to him. He manage2015-12-14 16:39:2212/12: Piston Powered- S.I likes Andre Drummond's all-star chanceshttp://pistonpowered.com/?p=50432
Andre Drummond could be the first Detroit Pistons player to make the all-star team sinceAllen Iverson in 2009. Sports Illustrated recently released its likes and dislikes for NBA players&#039; chances to make their first all-star appearances this season. Spoiler alert, they really like Andre Dru...2015-12-12 08:37:0012/7: Hoops Habit- 5 NBA Records The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors Can Breakhttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=170188
At this rate, the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors are going to go down as one of the greatest teams in NBA history. They&#039;re off to not only the best start in the history of professional basketball at 22-0, but they&#039;re also off to the best start in the history ofany major professional sport. 2015-12-07 10:36:4512/6: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: Ranking Top 10 Draft Picks In Franchise Historyhttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2015/12/06/milwaukee-bucks-ten-best-draft-picks/
Now that the Milwaukee Bucks are finally moving forward, let&#039;s take a look back at the Bucks ten best draft picks. Things are exciting in Milwaukee right now. The Bucks may not be having a great start to their 2015-16 season, but there&#039;s still a lot of hope here in Milwaukee. Giannis Ante.2015-12-06 17:37:5212/6: CaliSports News- A Tuesday Night In Philly, With Kobe Bryanthttp://www.calisportsnews.com/tuesday-night-philly-kobe-bryant/
On Tuesday night in Philadelphia, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant made his final trip to the city where he was born. The game wasn&#8217;t what all Lakers fans were looking for, as the Philadelphia 76ers were coming into this game as the worst team in the NBA and was currently in the worst slid2015-12-06 14:39:5112/3: Old North Banter- Jahlil Okafor: Suspended for Two Gameshttp://oldnorthbanter.com/2015/12/03/jahlil-okafor-suspended-for-two-games/
After some off court incidents, Jahlil Okafor has a two game suspension. Can he rise above the 76ers&#039; environment? Former Duke basketball player Jahlil Okafor has been suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers. The suspension is not related to his fine basketball play in the early season but rather .2015-12-03 17:36:5612/2: Hardwood & Hollywood- Sixers Snap Losing Streak, Top Lakers 103-91http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/12/02/sixers-snap-losing-streak-top-lakers-103-91/
As the clock trickled down and the final buzzer rang, the end of an era had finally arrived. On a night dedicated to the late Moses Malone, the city of Philadelphia said their final goodbyes. Goodbye to Moses, may he rest in peace. Goodbye to Kobe Bryant, you were truly a once in a lifetime [...]2015-12-02 22:38:1212/2: The Sixer Sense- Game Preview &#x2013; Philadelphia 76ers @ New York Knickshttp://thesixersense.com/2015/12/02/game-preview-philadelphia-76ers-new-york-knicks/
Philadelphia 76ers (1-18)@ New York Knicks(8-10), 7:30pm,Madison Square Garden The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off of the first win of the season against the LA Lakers last night, and are playing tonight in Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. The game was an emotional one in Phil...2015-12-02 15:37:4312/2: The Sixer Sense- Top 30 Memorable Philadelphia 76ers Moments Of All Timehttp://thesixersense.com/2015/12/02/the-30-memorable-philadelphia-76ers-moments-of-all-time/
The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the most historic franchises of all time. It&#039;s only **** that we take a look at their respectable history. ; The Philadelphia 76ers have had on their roster some of the most influental basketball players of all-time. From Charles Barkley,...2015-12-02 09:37:0412/2: The Sixer Sense- The 30 Memorable Philadelphia 76ers Moments Of All Timehttp://thesixersense.com/?p=43327
The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the most historic franchises of all time. It&#039;s only **** that we take a look at their respectable history. ; The Philadelphia 76ers have had on their roster some of the most influental basketball players of all-time. From Charles Barkley,...2015-12-02 08:37:0912/1: The Sixer Sense- Game Recap - LA Lakers @ Philadelphia 76ershttp://thesixersense.com/2015/12/01/game-recap-la-lakers-philadelphia-76ers/
THE SIXERS GET THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON&#33; The pregame festivities celebrated two legends of the game: Kobe Bryant, who is playing in his final season in the NBA, and the late Moses Malone, who helped lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their NBA Championship in 1983. For those who subscribe to...2015-12-01 23:37:3612/1: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Evaluating Andre Drummond's Developmenthttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/12/01/detroit-pistons-evaluating-andre-drummonds-development/
Stan Van Gundy is one of the most successful head coaches of his era. He doesn&#039;t yet have a championship, but Van Gundy has a career win percentage of .608 in the regular season, an NBA Finals appearance, and three trips to the Eastern Conference Finals. The starting centers on Van Gundy...2015-12-01 17:37:0612/1: Interbasket- Only 20 NBA players have ever scored 25,000 pointshttp://www.interbasket.net/news/nba/25000-points-nba-players-record/18792/2015/11
In the long history of the National Basketball Association, only twenty players have scored 25,000 points or more. To emphasize how special that is; there is twice the number of players that have scored 20,000 points than have scored hit the 25,000 point milestone. The list is filled with many playe2015-12-01 15:38:3511/29: The Sixer Sense- An Object at Rest: Philadelphia 76ers Historic Brawl with Bostonhttp://thesixersense.com/2015/11/29/object-rest-philadelphia-76ers-historic-brawl-boston/
Boston Celtic legend Larry Bird. Philadelphia 76er legend Julius Erving, a.k.a. &#34;Dr. J.&#34;. On November 9, 1984 Larry Bird fought Dr. J. Or did Dr. J fight Bird? With less than two minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Doctor aggressively approached Bird and both benches cleared....2015-11-29 22:37:3811/29: HoopTrends- All-time High School to NBA teamhttp://hooptrends.com/time-high-school-nba-team/
A few on the ago, the wonderful writers here at Hoop Trends did the all-time starting five players for every team.Â We enjoyed writing those so much, that they came up in the writers conversation a couple of days ago. The question was posed about how a starting five would look if it was all [&#82302015-11-29 10:38:2911/22: The Sports Quotient- What If Historically Bad NBA Foul Shooters Made Their Free Throws?http://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2015/11/21/what-if-historically-bad-nba-foul-shooters-made-their-free
Have you ever wondered what type of team the Los Angeles&nbsp;Clippers could be if DeAndre Jordan could make a free throw? How dominant Dwight Howard could be if his free throw percentage was better? How&nbsp;Shaquille O'Neal would stack up against the all-time greats&nbsp;if he had&nbsp;made a r2015-11-22 10:38:3711/19: Right Down Euclid- WITNESSing Greatness: LeBron Passes Bryant, West and Daughertyhttp://kingjamesgospel.com/2015/11/19/witnessing-greatness-lebron-passes-bryant-west-daugherty/
Another week, another milestone. LeBron James once again added another accomplishment to his already glowing NBA resume by passing Jerry West for the 19th spot on the all-time scoring ladder. The historic shot was a three-pointer from the corner with 3:08 left in the first quarter of the Clevelan...2015-11-19 15:39:0811/12: Dancing With Noah- 4,000 Minutes (or the death of)http://dancingwithnoah.com/2015/11/12/4000-minutes/
A while back I started researching the enormous amount of NBA minutes LeBron James has played in his decorated career. Iâll be exploring this in future work, but focusing on something different today: The 4,000 Minute Club because Dancing with Noah is interested in nothing if not interested in cre2015-11-12 16:36:1511/11: Hoops Habit- Andre Drummond Is Becoming A Superstarhttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=165827
Detroit Pistons&#039; center Andre Drummond is transitioning from a star to a superstar. Drummond is off to a great start with 136 points and 137 rebounds through his first seven games. Drummond, 22, was named the NBA&#039;s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second straight week. Drum...2015-11-11 11:37:3811/7: Interbasket- Only 20 NBA players have ever scored 25,000 pointshttp://www.interbasket.net/news/18792/2015/11/25000-points-nba-players-record/
In the long history of the National Basketball Association, only twenty players have scored 25,000 points or more. To emphasize how special that is; there is twice the number of players that have scored 20,000 points than have scored hit the 25,000 point milestone. The list is filled with many playe2015-11-07 19:39:1411/5: Hardwood & Hollywood- T.J. McConnell, Okafor Shine in 76ers 91-87 Loss to the Buckshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/11/05/t-j-mcconnell-okafor-shine-76ers-91-87-loss-bucks/
Wednesday night marked the return of Jabari Parker. After tearing his ACL last December, the second-year phenom made his highly anti**** return to the starting lineup, scoring a measly two points (1-6 shooting) in the Milwaukee Bucks 91-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite a Bucks vict2015-11-05 09:38:4011/4: The Sports Quotient- KG And Kobe: The Last Hurrahhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2015/11/3/kg-and-kobe-the-last-hurrah
41 seasons. 32 All-Star appearances. 29 playoff appearances, 18 All-Defensive 1st teams. 15 All-NBA first teams. Six&nbsp;rings. &nbsp;Two born leaders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant.&nbsp;You may hate them. You may love them. But you have to respect them.&nbsp;Yes, more likely than not2015-11-04 10:39:5711/1: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz Big Three Round-Up Week 1: Favors on fire, Gobert is Gobzillahttp://www.slcdunk.com/2015/11/1/9654480/utah-jazz-gordon-hayward-rudy-gobert-derrick-favors-big-three-fanduel
A new weekly feature you'll all come to enjoy. Or else Rudy will block you. So the Utah Jazz season is almost as young as the team itself. After three games (not even 4% of the season) the team is 2-1. This week they handled the Philadelphia 76ers on the road 99-71, and on the very next n2015-11-01 13:39:5611/1: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz 97 Indiana Pacers 76 Game Recap -- A game of runs (nothing to do with Taco Bell)http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2015/11/1/9654166/utah-jazz-97-indiana-pacers-76-game-recap-derrick-favors-gordon-hayward
The Utah Jazz won, in a big way mind you, for the second night in a row. The Jazz did it again on the second night of a back-to-back; and against another team playing with motivation. Against the Philadelphia 76ers they were honoring the memories of Moses Malone, Darryl Dawkins, and sta2015-11-01 12:37:5810/30: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz 99 Philadelphia 76ers 71 Game Recap: Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert demolish Phillyhttp://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2015/10/30/9649172/utah-jazz-99-philadelphia-76ers-71-game-recap-derrick-favors-rudy-gobert-jahlil-okafor-nerlens-noel
Now this is more like it! The Utah Jazz (1-1) beat up on the injured Philadelphia 76ers (0-2) in what some hyped up to be a battle of two young teams that were big in the paint. In a way you can agree with a lot of those statements, the Jazz have an average age of 24 and the Sixers are ev2015-10-30 22:38:3510/30: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Have Home Opener Friday Against Jazzhttp://thesixersense.com/?p=42521
Coming home to south eastern Pennsylvaniaafter their tough loss to the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers look to grab the first win of the season in their home opener Friday night against the Utah Jazz. On the flip side, the Jazz look to storm into Philly and grab their own first win of the sea2015-10-30 12:37:1310/29: bballhistory.com- All-Time Detroit Pistons vs. All-Time Charlotte Hornetshttp://www.bballhistory.com/all-time-detroit-pistons-vs-all-time-charlotte-hornets/
Commentary Not even close. Results Detroit wins, four games to none. Next Round Detroit faces the winner of the All-Time Nets vs. All-Time Clippers. More Commentary Since Dennis Rodman is a key member of the Pistons, this seems like a good time to contextualize his incredible rebounding totals. Rodm2015-10-29 10:41:0310/28: In all Airness - Podcast- AIR064: Bill Hazen &#8211; Broadcast veteran / play-by-play man during Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season (1984-85) | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/air064-bill-hazen-broadcast-veteran-and-play-by-play-man-during-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-1984-85-podcast/
Veteran broadcaster ofÂ more than 50 Michael Jordan rookie games (1984-85), Bill Hazen. Hazen previously appeared on the finale of our #NB85 series. However, that was an edited-down version, relating solely to the 1985 Chicago Bulls. This is the entire conversation, &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2015-10-28 19:38:2610/21: Hardwood & Hollywood- Sonny&#8217;s Top 50 NBA Players: #7, #6, #5 Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrookhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/10/21/sonnys-top-50-nba-players-7-6-5-kevin-durant-james-harden-russell-westbrook/
Kevin Durant Resume: 25.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 33.8 minutes, 51% FG, 40% 3PT, 85% FT &#8230; Team Record in Games Played: 18-9 (27-28 without) James Harden Resume: 27.4 points (2nd in league, career best), 5.7 rebounds (career best), 7.0 assists (9th in league, career best), 1.9 steals2015-10-21 13:39:1010/19: The Sixer Sense- The 76ers: Impressive Young Pieces on the Movehttp://thesixersense.com/?p=42229
The Philadelphia 76ers are about to start another year of the rebuild. All of the sudden, instead of writing about the impressive, young pieces they possess, we have witnessed a frustrating barrage of soap opera styled coverage: Hinkie is secretly hated by the owners, Embiid is arecalcitrant binge e2015-10-19 09:37:4010/18: The Sports Quotient- Probability Of Drafting An NBA Superstarhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2015/10/18/probability-of-drafting-an-nba-superstar
In the last several seasons, tanking has become a hot button topic in NBA circles,&nbsp;thanks in large part to Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Sam Hinkie. With the issue of tanking more prominent than ever, an interesting question came to mind: what are the real odds of getting a superstar playe2015-10-18 13:39:0910/3: House of Houston- Houston Rockets: Top 15 Greatest All-Time (1-5)http://houseofhouston.com/2015/10/03/top-5-rockets-time/
5. Clyde &#34;The Glide&#34; Drexler Clyde Drexler comes in at numberfive onthe list. Clyde had a lot of success before getting traded to the Rockets back in the 1994-1995 NBA season.Before coming to Houston, Drexler had already led the Portland Trail Blazers to two finals appearances one which t...2015-10-03 09:36:519/29: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-28: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; 1985 Playoffs &#8211; Conference Finals | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb85-28-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-1985-playoffs-conference-finals-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * 1985 NBA Playoffs &#8211; Conference Finals (May 11 through 22) * 1985 NBA Draft Lottery &#8211; &#8220;The Patrick Ewing &#8230; Continue r2015-09-29 07:38:399/23: Hardwood & Hollywood- Sonny&#8217;s Top 50 NBA Players: #37 Andre Drummondhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/09/23/sonnys-top-50-nba-players-37-andre-drummond/
Resume: 13.8 points, 13.5 rebounds (2nd in league), 1.9 blocks (9th in league), 48 double-doubles (2nd in league),Â 30.5 minutes, 51% FG, 39% FT &#8230; Team Record in Games Played: 32-50 Last year the theme of my Top 50 NBA Players Countdown section on Andre Drummond was that the 2014-15 season wou2015-09-23 13:40:069/22: The Sixer Sense- NBA Elite Mourns the Passing of 76ers Moses Malonehttp://thesixersense.com/?p=41654
Hundreds gathered at Lakewood Church in Houston for the celebration of the Philadelphia 76erMoses Malone&#039;s life as NBA Hall of Famers are in a state of utter loss with the passing and burial of the late great center. There was not a dry eye in the building when Moses Jr.delivered remarks on his2015-09-22 15:38:419/19: Section 215- Sixers News: Charles Barkley Speaks at Moses Malone's Funeralhttp://section215.com/2015/09/19/sixers-news-charles-barkley-speaks-at-moses-malones-funeral/
One Sixers&#039; legend delivers a touching remembrance of another. Throughout the past month, the Philadelphia 76ers&#039; community has been dealt some crushing blows. Joel Embiid&#039;s injury and the on-court process aside, two of the greatest Sixers of all-time, Moses Malone and Darryl Dawki...2015-09-19 21:38:079/19: Fully Clips- Did you know Michael Jordan was almost a Clipper? Twice?http://clipperholics.com/?p=46964
It&#039;s difficult knowing everything about everything. While the big news gets over-covered, hundreds of small details fall through the cracks as history continues to move on. Want an example? The consensus greatest NBA player of all time, Michael Jordan, Mr. six-time NBA champion, five-time Mo...2015-09-19 13:38:099/17: Blue Man Hoop- Winning A Title Changed Stephen Curry's NBA Legacyhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2015/09/17/winning-title-changed-stephen-currys-nba-legacy/
Without a doubt,future Hall of Famer Steve Nashis one of the greatest point guards of all-time. A two-time NBA MVP and 8x All-Star, Nash was one of the most prolific and decorated floor generals the past two decades. While his shooting prowess was certainly something to behold, it was his inn...2015-09-17 17:37:509/17: Blue Man Hoop- Winning A Title Changed Stephen Curry's NBA Legacyhttp://bluemanhoop.com/?p=42977
Future Hall of Famer Steve Nash may possibly be one of the greatest point guards of all time, hands down. A two-time NBA MVP and 8x All-Star, Nash was one of the most prolific and decorated floor generals the past two decades. While his shooting prowess was certainly something to behold, it w...2015-09-17 11:38:089/16: Air Alamo- Remembering Moses Malonehttp://airalamo.com/2015/09/16/remembering-moses-malone/
Moses Malone, who was 60 years old,passed awayin his sleep on Sep. 13. Malone will alwaysbe remembered as one of the best rebounders in NBA history. Malone was supposed to spend his collegiate days at Maryland but instead was selected by the Utah Stars in the third round of 1974 ABA Draft, and Ma...2015-09-16 14:38:079/16: The Sixer Sense- Will Jahlil Okafor Be A Classic Big Man?http://thesixersense.com/?p=41482
Jahlil Okafor was the third overall pick in this year&#039;s NBA Draft for the Philadelphia 76ers. There&#039;s high expectations there. There&#039;s high expectations for just about any player in the top five, and heck, maybe even up through the top 15. With the NBA evolving, the definition ...2015-09-16 14:37:299/16: Air Alamo- Remembering Moses Malonehttp://airalamo.com/?p=45651
Moses Malone, who was 60-years old passed away on September 13th in his sleep. Malone will alwaysbe remembered as one of the best rebounders in NBA history. Malone was supposed to spend his collegiate days at Maryland instead he was selected by the Utah Stars in the third round of 1974 ABA Draft....2015-09-16 10:38:559/15: Soaring Down South- Moses Malone: Former Atlanta Hawk dies at 60http://soaringdownsouth.com/2015/09/13/moses-malone-former-atlanta-hawk-dies-at-60/
https://youtu.be/p-7cnjE4zNY According to multiple reports former Atlanta Hawk and NBA legend Moses Malone has passed away at age 60. Reports state that the Hall Of Famer died in his sleep while in Virginia for a golf tournament. Though he played in Atlanta from 1988 to 1991, averaging 16 ...2015-09-15 17:38:249/15: The Sixer Sense- Shared Legacy: The 76ers Darryl Dawkins and Moses Malonehttp://thesixersense.com/2015/09/15/shared-legacy-76ers-darryl-dawkins-moses-malone/
The Philadelphia 76ershave lost two of their great centers of all-time in the past month. Darryl Dawkins and Moses Malone were both impact players and strong personalities. They are now both gone, but not forgotten. Both big men, both physically imposing, both Sixers, and both too young. Dawkins was2015-09-15 12:39:379/15: bballhistory.com- All-Time Houston Rockets vs. All-Time Phoenix Sunshttp://www.bballhistory.com/all-time-houston-rockets-vs-all-time-phoenix-suns/
Our next match features two teams with contrasting styles. The All-Time Rockets are one of the biggest teams in our tournament, and feature two of the greatest big men in history, Hakeem Olajuwon and Moses Malone, in the starting lineup. The All-Time Suns are one of the tournamentâs most offensive2015-09-15 09:41:439/15: The Sixer Sense- Moses Malone: A Fallen Sixers Legendhttp://thesixersense.com/?p=41460
This summer has been a tough one for classic Philadelphia 76ers fans. Just a few weeks ago, Darryl Dawkins -- often better known as Chocolate Thunder -- passed away. Then, on Sunday, Moses Malone, another Sixers legend, passed away as well due to a cardiovascular disease. Both of these deaths...2015-09-15 08:38:419/14: Fully Clips- Imagine what the Clippers could have been with Moses Malonehttp://clipperholics.com/2015/09/14/imagine-what-the-clippers-could-have-been-with-moses-malone/
On Sunday, we heard the tragic news that NBA legend Moses Malone passed away at just 60 years of age. It wasn&#039;t long before those in the basketball community began sharing their reactions to such a sad loss, which now prompts us to give theincredible career of the three-time MVP and NBA champio2015-09-14 17:38:199/14: bballhistory.com- All-Time Philadelphia 76ers Teamhttp://www.bballhistory.com/all-time-philadelphia-76ers-team/
The All-Time Philadelphia 76ers team is&#8230;explosive. They have explosive play makers, hall-of-famers, and MVPs littered throughout their roster. They also have explosive personalities (namely, Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson) who will make for an interesting mix alongside their controversial c2015-09-14 16:39:339/14: Fully Clips- Doc Rivers makes statement on former teammate Moses Malonehttp://clipperholics.com/2015/09/14/doc-rivers-makes-statement-on-former-teammate-moses-malone/
On Sunday, the basketball world lost a true legend and one of the most hard working, relentless champions the leaguehas ever seen. Moses Malone -- a three-time MVP, NBA champion, 12-time All-Star and top ten player in league history for both points and rebounds -- passed away at just 60 years of age2015-09-14 15:38:079/14: Hardwood & Hollywood- NBA Hall of Fame Center Moses Malone Dead at Age 60http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/09/14/nba-hall-of-fame-center-moses-malone-dead-at-age-60/
The NBA family lost a close member this past weekend when Hall of Famer, Moses Malone, passed away in Virginia. He was 60-years-old. Over his illustrious career, Malone set trends. One of the first players to jump from high school to pros, Moses did everything from win championships to setting recor2015-09-14 10:40:069/14: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: NBA Stunned By Sudden Passing of Moses Malonehttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/09/14/houston-rockets-nba-stunned-by-sudden-passing-of-moses-malone/
It&#039;s a busy weekend in the world of sports with the opening games of the NFL season, the US OPEN wrapping up, FIBA qualifying tournaments finishing and NBA Hall of Fame induction of it&#039;s newest additions. Yet the biggest and most shocking news was the sudden passing of NBA great Moses Malo2015-09-14 03:38:269/13: HoopTrends- NBA Legend Moses Malone Dead At 60http://hooptrends.com/moses-malone-dead-60/
NBA Hall of Famer and three-time MVP, Moses Malone, passed away at the age of 60 today. Malone was known for his prediction of &#8220;Fo&#8217; Fo&#8217; Fo'&#8221; during the Philadelphia 76ers&#8217; playoff run in 1983 â which culminated in a NBA Championship, despite losing one game against th2015-09-13 21:40:529/13: Space City Scoop- Former Houston Rockets Moses Malone Dead At 60http://spacecityscoop.com/2015/09/13/former-houston-rockets-moses-malone-dies-age-60/
Just weeks after the world said goodbye to Darryl Dawkins, the NBAhas lost another pioneer. Former Houston Rockets and basketball Hall of Famer Moses Malone died Sunday at the age of 60. Malone was the first player in basketball history to make the jump right out of high school signing with the U...2015-09-13 17:41:009/13: Hoops Habit- Philadelphia 76ers Legend Moses Malone Dies At Age 60http://hoopshabit.com/2015/09/13/philadelphia-76ers-legend-moses-malone-dies-age-60/
Philadelphia 76erslegend and NBA Hall of Famer Moses Malone died Sunday at the age of 60, per ESPN.com. A native of Petersburg, Virginia, Malone was an intricate member of the Sixers organization during his professional career. ALSO ON HOOPSHABIT: The NBA&#039;s 50 Greatest Players of All-Time ...2015-09-13 16:37:309/13: Section 215- Sixers News: Moses Malone Passes Away at age 60http://section215.com/2015/09/13/48432/
According to 94 WIP&#039;s Howard Eskin, Sixers&#039; legend Moses Malone has passed away at age 60. This comes within a month of the sudden passing of Darryl Dawkins, making this event even more sad and shocking for Sixers fans. While Eskin notes that Malone passed away, Mark Berman of FOX 26 in...2015-09-13 11:37:429/13: Hoops Habit- NBA: Moses Malone&#x2019;s Legacy Extends Beyond Numbershttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/09/13/nba-moses-malones-legacy-extends-beyond-numbers/
There was a bridging of eras when Moses Malone retired after the 1994-95 NBA season. Kevin Garnett, a high school star from South Carolina who moved to Chicago to play at Farragut Career Academy, was preparing to become the first high-school player in 20 years to declare himself eligible for the ...2015-09-13 10:38:239/7: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: Was Moses Malone The Hardest Working Player in NBA History?http://spacecityscoop.com/2015/09/07/houston-rockets-moses-malone-hardest-worker-player-nba-history/
In honor of Labor Day, I&#8217;m going pay homage to the hardest working player in NBA history, former Houston Rockets great,Moses Malone. He is best known for leading Julius Erving and the Philadelphia 76ers to the promised land in 1983, with an NBA Championship, but this would be Hal...2015-09-07 13:38:269/3: Purple and Blues- Throwing It Back: Karl Malone vs. Charles Barkleyhttp://purpleandblues.com/2015/09/03/utah-jazz-throw-back-malone-vs-barkley/
As Tim Duncan wraps up his career as the best power forward ever (really, he&#039;s a center, but we&#039;llgive that a pass), he has supplantedtwo legendary power forwards of the 80s and 90s. One was the prototypical four man, the other was anything but--I&#039;m talking aboutKarl Malone of theUtah2015-09-03 13:38:069/3: The Sixer Sense- A Look Back At The Incredible 1983 Sixershttp://thesixersense.com/2015/09/03/a-look-back-at-the-incredible-1983-sixers/
The Philadelphia 76ers are currently in a rebuilding stage. They are looking to build a roster that can get into the playoffs and compete in the next few years. Roster moves, draft rights, and young players are all parts of the equations as Sam Hinkie works hard to make things work in the future. ..2015-09-03 10:38:389/3: The Sixer Sense- A Look Back At The Incredible 1983 Sixershttp://thesixersense.com/?p=41041
The Philadelphia 76ers are currently in a rebuilding stage. They are looking to build a roster that can get into the playoffs and compete in the next few years. Roster moves, draft rights, and young players are all parts of the equations as Sam Hinkie works hard to make things work in the future. ..2015-09-03 08:38:049/2: The Sixer Sense- The Greatest Philadelphia 76ers of All-Timehttp://thesixersense.com/?p=40963
While the Philadelphia 76ers mourns the loss of Darryl Dawkins, arguably a toptwenty 76er of all time, I did some research to see how many &#34;top&#34; lists I could find him on. My general instinct was basically correct as I noticed him on three separate lists and within the top twenty Sixers ev..2015-09-02 08:39:449/1: The Sixer Sense- The Perfect All Time Sixers Jersey Collectionhttp://thesixersense.com/?p=40780
Most of my life revolves around sports (for better or for worse). I spend a lot of my time following, watching, analyzing, reading about, and writing about sports. My passion for sports is reflected in my wardrobe, as what Iwear on a daily basis usually has to do with (yup you guessed it) sports. ..2015-09-01 10:37:528/28: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: All-Time Greatest Centershttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2015/08/26/milwaukee-bucks-all-time-greatest-centers/
Continuing our look at the franchise&#039;s great players, let&#039;s continue to go back in time andexplorethe history of the Milwaukee Bucks. Our goal is to try to identify the franchise&#039;sAll-Time 15 man roster, their greatest starting five, and highlight the work of some of the franch...2015-08-28 17:38:548/28: Hoops Habit- Darryl Dawkins: An Ode To Chocolate Thunderhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/08/28/darryl-dawkins-an-ode-to-chocolate-thunder/
Yesterday, the NBA world mourned the loss of Darryl Dawkins, a former star for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets who was known for his imposing physique, earth-shattering dunks and larger than life personality. At the age of 58, Dawkins&#039; heart attack came far too early for a man who wa2015-08-28 11:42:528/28: HoopTrends- Hoop Trends All-State Team: Virginiahttp://hooptrends.com/hoop-trends-state-team-virginia/
Even though Virginia does not have a major league sports franchise, this state has produced some good talent. The Commonwealth state has seen theirÂ talent play through different eras, so imagine five of the best players from Virginia on one team. Would Virginia be able to compete against other all-2015-08-28 09:38:578/27: Purple and Blues- Former Utah Jazz Center Darryl Dawkins Dead At 58http://purpleandblues.com/2015/08/27/former-utah-jazz-center-darryl-dawkins-dead-at-58/
The NBA family lost one of its most colorful personalities and electrifying performers on Thursday. Darryl Dawkins, who had a brief stint with the Utah Jazz in addition to stops withPhiladelphia, New Jersey and Detroit, has passed away at the age of 58. The officialcause of death has not been releas2015-08-27 16:38:078/26: Behind the Buck Pass- Milwaukee Bucks: All-Time Greatest Centershttp://behindthebuckpass.com/?p=43943
Continuing our look at the franchise&#039;s great players, let&#039;s continue to go back in time andexplorethe history of the Milwaukee Bucks. Our goal is to try to identify the franchise&#039;sAll-Time 15 man roster, their greatest starting five, and highlight the work of some of the franch...2015-08-26 14:38:068/26: Space City Scoop- Where Does James Harden Rank Among All-Time Houston Rockets Greats?http://spacecityscoop.com/?p=42614
James Harden is without a doubt one of the greatest players to ever slip on a Houston Rockets jersey. Perhaps it is too soon to ask, but one of fan&#039;s favorite questions is where their favorite players rank among their team&#039;s all-time greats. In Houston, the most revered athlete of a...2015-08-26 11:38:138/26: The Sixer Sense- Highs and Lows: A Brief History of the 76ers GMshttp://thesixersense.com/?p=40806
They &#34;dream big&#34; of titles and job security. In that order, we hope. A more and more visible post, the Sixers GM over the years has typically controlled player personnel and team transactions. They also organize anddevelop and negotiateindividual contracts. In years past, the Sixers GM ...2015-08-26 08:37:338/25: HoopTrends- Philadelphia 76ers All-time Starting Fivehttp://hooptrends.com/philadelphia-76ers-all-time-starting-five/
When you look at the history of the NBA, and the great teams that have been assembled, there are a lot of options to look at.Â You have the Celtics teams from the 60&#8217;s and 80&#8217;s, the Lakers from the 80&#8217;s, Bulls from the 90&#8217;s, and the Lakers from the early 2000&#8217;s.Â Thes2015-08-25 20:39:008/22: The Sixer Sense- NBA Needs Strong Sixer Seasonhttp://thesixersense.com/2015/08/22/nba-needs-strong-sixer-season/
NBA Needs Strong Sixer Season The NBA needs a strong Sixer season. Why? Drama. Drama equals ratings. Ratings equals attendance. Attendance equals merchandise sales, product endorsements, headlines, media buzz, which all takes us back to ... drama. The NBA needs a strong Philadelphia season....2015-08-22 06:39:458/17: The Sixer Sense- The Sixers Missing Linkhttp://thesixersense.com/2015/08/16/the-sixers-missing-link/
The Sixers Missing Link Let&#039;s call it as it is. The Philadelphia 76ers have some good players in the pipeline. They have a bank vault filled with stashed players and draft picks for the future. The team has been losing the battle of the box office - fans are choosing to wait for signs of suc...2015-08-17 16:38:418/16: The Sixer Sense- A Curious Comparison Between Our Okafor and Moses Malonehttp://thesixersense.com/2015/08/16/a-curious-comparison-between-our-okafor-and-moses-malone/
A Curious Comparison Between Our Okafor and Moses Malone Sometimes articles write themselves. Sometimes a topic is already abuzz on the social media. But occasionally, the story that needs to be told jumps out of another story. That was the reason for this story. When writing about The Missing Li...2015-08-16 20:37:338/16: The Sixer Sense- Sixers Or Eagles? Which Has Ultimate Success First?http://thesixersense.com/2015/08/16/sixers-or-eagles-which-has-ultimate-success-first/
Sixers Or Eagles? Which Has Ultimate Success First? I&#039;m watching the Philadelphia Eagles first preseason game on August 18 against the Indianapolis Colts, and despite knowing this is a preseason game, I find myself feeling optimistic about the Eagles this season. After a very controversial o...2015-08-16 20:37:338/16: The Sixer Sense- Sixers Or Eagles? Which Has Ultimate Success First?http://thesixersense.com/?p=40397
Sixers Or Eagles? Which Has Ultimate Success First? I&#039;m watching the Philadelphia Eagles first preseason game on August 18 against the Indianapolis Colts, and despite knowing this is a preseason game, I find myself feeling optimistic about the Eagles this season. After a very controversial o...2015-08-16 16:37:268/16: The Sixer Sense- A Curious Comparison Between Our Okafor and Moses Malonehttp://thesixersense.com/?p=40386
A Curious Comparison Between Our Okafor and Moses Malone Sometimes articles write themselves. Sometimes a topic is already abuzz on the social media. But occasionally, the story that needs to be told jumps out of another story. That was the reason for this story. When writing about The Missing Li...2015-08-16 10:37:288/16: The Sixer Sense- The Sixers Missing Linkhttp://thesixersense.com/?p=40372
The Sixers Missing Link Let&#039;s call it as it is. The Philadelphia 76ers have some good players in the pipeline. They have a bank vault filled with stashed players and draft picks for the future. The team has been losing the battle of the box office - fans are choosing to wait for signs of suc...2015-08-16 07:37:338/13: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Clippers: Should Elton Brand's Jersey Be Retired?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/08/13/los-angeles-clippers-elton-brands-jersey-retired/
Former Los Angeles Clippers big man Elton Brand announced his retirement on Tuesday after 16 NBA seasons. While Brand had stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Atlanta, his seven seasons with the Clippers from 2001 to 2008 were the most successful years of his career. Brand quietly had an o...2015-08-13 19:38:208/13: The Smoking Cuban- Dirk Nowitzki to Pass Shaquille O'Neal on the NBA All-Time Scoring Listhttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2015/08/13/dirk-nowitzki-pass-shaquille-oneal-nba-time-scoring-list/
When will Dirk Nowitzki pass Shaquille O&#039;Neal on the all-time scoring list? It was November of last year and I was sitting in a packed out American Airlines Center. It was a normal regular season game against the Sacramento Kings to most people, but to the MFFL faithful, it was the night Dirk .2015-08-13 12:38:288/13: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA: Looking At The Best Big Three's In NBA Historyhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/08/13/nba-looking-best-big-threes-nba-history/
With actual NBA regular season games still a couple of months away, we took a look at the best big three&#039;s in NBA history With so many discussions about who had the best trio of players in NBA history, I decided to throw my two cents into the conversation. I admit, I have had my favorit...2015-08-13 12:37:398/13: The Sixer Sense- Top 10 Sixers Draft Picks Of All Timehttp://thesixersense.com/?p=40205
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the longest running teams in the NBA&#039;s history. From way back in the day, they were the Syracuse Nationals, and then moved in 1963 to Philadelphia where we know them today. Throughout their years, plenty of players have stepped through and impacted the franchis2015-08-13 08:38:448/12: Hoops Habit- Paul Pierce's Impact Will Be Felt This Season Stillhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/08/12/paul-pierces-impact-will-felt-season-still/
Paul Pierce departed the Washington Wizards this offseason, in a seemingly premature manner. Just as quickly as he appeared, he was gone. He declined his player option, making him am unrestricted free agent following ayear in whichhe averaged just less than12 points per game. His playoff worth wa...2015-08-12 09:38:208/11: Fully Clips- Did you know Moses Malone was a Clipper?http://clipperholics.com/2015/08/10/did-you-know-moses-malone-was-a-clipper/
Or Buffalo Brave for the technically correct. But whether you want to refer to the team by it&#039;s newest name or it&#039;s first, one thing remains constant: Hall of Fame center Moses Malone was once apart of the franchise -- I found this out while digging for statistics for another post. T...2015-08-11 03:38:568/9: HoopTrends- All-Time Starting Five: Washington Wizardshttp://hooptrends.com/all-washington-team/
I have been watching the Washington Wizards for about 13 years now and I have seen how this team historically goes after the wrong player and let&#8217;s go of the good ones. In doing my research for this article, I was reminded of how often this team lost talented stars throughout history. Players 2015-08-09 12:38:437/27: The Hoops Manifesto- Missner&#8217;s Manifesto: A Big Fish Called Greghttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/missners-manifesto-a-big-fish-called-greg.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missners-manifesto-a-big-fish-called-greg
&#160; I needed a few weeks to process and calm down from Greg Monroe signing with the Bucks. Now that I have done so, I can rationally state that Monroe is the biggest free agent signing in franchise history. This is a bit of a backhanded compliment since the Bucks have not attracted many free [&#82015-07-27 06:35:187/24: The Sixer Sense- Sixers Rebuild: Sam Hinkie Is Recreating The 1982-83 Teamhttp://thesixersense.com/?p=39303
Sixers Rebuild: Sam Hinkie Is Recreating The 1982-83 Team The Philadelphia 76ers rebuild has often been considered the most polarizing process in the NBA, and the sports worlds. Our friends Spike Eskin and Michael Levin at SB Nation&#039;s Liberty Ballers first po**** term &#34;Trust The...2015-07-24 12:37:477/20: HoopTrends- Ready To Launch: Ty Lawson to Houstonhttp://hooptrends.com/ready-launch-ty-lawson-houston/
It has been rumored for a while during this free agency period, but Ty Lawson has finally been moved from the Denver Nuggets to the Houston Rockets. Per Yahoo Sports (and other sources as well) the Nuggets receive Nick Johnson, Kostas Papanikolaou,Â Joey Dorsey, Pablo Prigioni, and a protected first2015-07-20 20:38:407/19: Hoops Habit- Where Will Top 5 Active Leaders Finish On NBA All-Time Scoring List?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/07/19/will-top-5-active-leaders-finish-nba-time-scoring-list/
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is No. 1 on the NBA all-time scoring listwith 38,387 career points. It&#039;s highly improbable that any of today&#039;s active leaders will ever catch him, but where might they each finish when it&#039;s all said and done? There are currently five veteran superstars playing i...2015-07-19 10:37:277/12: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-25: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; March 25 through April 14, 1985 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb85-25-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-march-25-through-april-14-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;sÂ (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; March 25Â through April 14, 1985 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball &#8230; Continu2015-07-12 22:38:437/2: Dairyland Express- Bucks: Greg Monroe agreement just huge for franchisehttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/07/02/bucks-greg-monroe-agreement-just-huge-for-franchise/
The NBA adopted unrestricted free agency almost 30 years ago, in the summer of 1988, and for the better part of those three decades since, the Milwaukee Bucks have shopped at the bargain counter while franchises such as the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and the like were exclusively at upscale2015-07-02 16:38:106/22: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets James Harden: A Year In Reviewhttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/06/22/houston-rockets-james-harden-year-review/
James Harden: Age: 25 Third Season With Houston Rockets (6th in NBA) 2014-15 Regular Season Averages (All Career-Highs): 27.4 points (44.0% Field Goal Percent, 35.5 Three Point FG%), 7.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 1.9 steals, 0.7 blocks 35 - Thirty Point Games 10 - Forty Point Games (Led ...2015-06-22 08:38:056/18: Hoops Habit- Philadelphia 76ers Unveil New Uniform Designshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/06/18/philadelphia-76ers-unveil-new-uniform-designs/
Legends and current players were featured as the Philadelphia 76ers unveiled their fresh yet retro look Thursday Night at &#34;The Center.&#34; After weeks of cryptic videos highlighting the new threads, fans finally got to see the new gear: https://twitter.com/NBAcom/status/611686352732729344 ...2015-06-18 23:37:116/10: Hoops Habit- NBA Legends Who Would Dominate in Any Erahttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/06/10/nba-legends-who-would-dominate-in-any-era/
From time to time&#8212;or every single day, if anyone you know follows sports&#8212;contemporary greats are compared to their predecessors. It&#039;s a subjective activity that lacks any true determining factors besides speculation and the evaluation of evolving standards on a resume. The questi...2015-06-10 13:37:566/10: Hoops Habit- NBA Legends Who Would Dominate in Any Erahttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=140762
From time to time&#8212;or every single day, if anyone you know follows sports&#8212;contemporary greats are compared to their predecessors. It&#039;s a subjective activity that lacks any true determining factors besides speculation and the evaluation of evolving standards on a resume. The questi...2015-06-10 07:37:476/4: Right Down Euclid- Is LeBron James the Fulfillment of Michael Jordan&#x2019;s Prophecy?http://kingjamesgospel.com/2015/06/04/lebron-james-fulfillment-michael-jordans-prophecy/
Michael Jordan is not a prophet but he has the confidence to predict his own success and he may have unknowingly done the same for LeBron James. Back in October 1998, Jordan published an autobiography that revealed much of his thoughts on his NBA career and a future great player in the league after 2015-06-04 12:37:466/2: Section 215- Sixers News: 1983 76ers Last Team to Hold This Distinctionhttp://section215.com/2015/06/02/sixers-news-1983-76ers-last-team-to-hold-this-distinction/
The 1982-83 Sixers, who almost went fo&#039;, fo&#039;, fo&#039;, were the last NBA team to do this. ESPN Stats and Info normally churns out one of two things: completely obvious things or numbers that seem insignificant even to those who value advanced metrics and stats in sports. Yesterday, the...2015-06-02 13:36:595/18: Purple and Blues- 44 Years Ago Today: Utah Stars Win 1971 ABA Championshiphttp://purpleandblues.com/2015/05/18/44-years-ago-today-utah-stars-win-1971-aba-championship/
&#34;Big Z&#34; Zelmo Beaty, Red Robbins, Willie Wise, Mervin Jackson, the &#34;Chief,&#34; a.k.a. Ron Boone and Glen Combs&#8212;some of these names may not be familiar to you, but they should be. Together they comprised the core of the 1970-71 Utah Stars. Before the Utah Jazz or even the Ne...2015-05-18 13:37:424/29: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs 2015: Washington Wizards Player Grades, The First Roundhttp://wizofawes.com/2015/04/29/nba-playoffs-2015-washington-wizards-player-grades-first-round/
From 1980 until 2013, the Washington Wizards won a grand total of one playoff series. Now, they&#039;ve won one in each of the last two years, and there might be more to come. Washington&#039;s four-game sweep of the Toronto Raptors was a fairytale: a raucous crowd silenced, a &#34;no customs...2015-04-29 14:40:204/19: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards 2014-2015 Season Review: Regular Season Player Gradeshttp://wizofawes.com/2015/04/19/washington-wizards-2014-2015-season-review-player-grades/
The Washington Wizards won more games this year than they had in any season since 1979. They must have been incredible, right? No, they won 46 games, stumbled to the finish line, and ended up fifth. On January 14, Washingtonwas27-12 after completing a back-to-back sweep over the Spurs and Bull...2015-04-19 11:38:054/18: Everybody Hates Cleveland- Looking and Hoping for a Cure for ACFS: Abused Cleveland Fan Syndromehttp://www.everybodyhatescleveland.com/2015/04/looking-and-hoping-for-cure-for-acfs.html
I suffer from a problem that is not all that uncommon. Unfortunately, maybe you do too. I have been self-diagnosed with an acute case of ACFS, or Abused Cleveland Fan Syndrome. Symptoms including: Waiting for the bottom to drop out; fear of incredible disappointment; haunted memories of losses past;2015-04-18 12:38:414/14: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-19: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; Bulls at 76ers (Feb 1), vs Pistons (Feb 12) &#8211; 1985 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb85-19-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-bulls-at-76ers-feb-1-vs-pistons-feb-12-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;sÂ (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * Chicago at Philadelphia &#8211; February 1, 1985 * Detroit at Chicago &#8211;Â February 12, 1985 &#160; In this episode, we discuss &#8230;2015-04-14 21:38:423/31: HoopTrends- This Day In NBA Historyhttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/03/31/this-day-in-nba-history-3/
On this day in NBA history, March 30th, three all-time basketball greats had their number retired. In 2001, the Philadelphia 76ers retired 34 in honor of Charles Barkley. In 2006, the Indiana Pacers retired 31 in honor of Reggie Miller. Finally in 2009, the Miami Heat retired 33 in honor of Alonzo M2015-03-31 11:39:023/28: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Clinch Playoffs &amp; Set Their Sights On West's 2nd Seedhttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/03/28/houston-rockets-clinch-playoffs-set-sights-wests-2nd-seed/
Top Performers: James Harden: 33 Pts, 8 Asts, 4 Rebs, 5 Stls Andrew Wiggins: 31 Pts, 4 Asts, 4 Rebs A total of 12 players (eight Minnesota Timberwolves, four Houston Rockets) from both teams sat out with injuries tonight but the two ball clubs did not disappoint in putting on a show. If...2015-03-28 04:38:093/21: Hoops Habit- Andre Drummond: The Detroit Pistons' Putback Kinghttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/21/andre-drummond-detroit-pistons-putback-king-2/
The Detroit Pistons are 1-9 for their last 10 and most recently lost to the tanking Philadelphia 76ers. The Pistons are a full 20 games below .500 and with 14 games left in the season seem sure to miss the playoffs for the sixth straight year. They aren&#039;t mathematically eliminated yet, b...2015-03-21 10:40:103/18: Purple and Blues- Q&amp;A Part II: Washington Wizards Visit Utah Jazzhttp://purpleandblues.com/2015/03/18/qa-part-ii-washington-wizards-visit-utah-jazz/
My ole ESPN buddies from Truth About It reached out for a Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz Q&#38;A in advance of tonight&#039;s (national broadcast cancelled) late game in Utah. I chatted about tonight&#039;s tilt with John Converse Townsend. Here&#039;s a snippet: The Utah Jaz...2015-03-18 19:38:053/12: Lake Show Life- Rebuilding the Lakers: Byron Scott Was the Teammate No One Wantedhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2015/03/12/rebuilding-the-lakers-byron-scott-was-the-teammate-no-one-wanted/
Rebuilding the Lakers is a five parts series focusing on the Lakers effort to regain championship glory. Part 2 is the trading of fan favorite Norm Nixon for Byron Scott in the middle of the Showtime dynasty. In his Inglewood life, Byron Scott collected habits. Playing basketball was a habit that...2015-03-12 17:37:153/9: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-18: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; All-Star Game &#8211; February 10, 1985 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb85-18-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-all-star-game-february-10-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;sÂ (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * 1985 NBA All-Star Game &#8211; February 10, 1985 &#160; In this episode, we break down the NBA&#8217;s thirty-fifth All-Star Game. &#8230; 2015-03-09 07:39:493/7: Hoops Habit- NBA: Sidney Moncrief Should Be in Basketball Hall of Famehttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/07/nba-sidney-moncrief-basketball-hall-fame/
Sidney Moncrief has the single most intriguing Hall of Fame case in NBA history. I&#039;m not one to speak in hyperbole, so understand that I say this with genuine, fact-based belief. Moncrief&#039;s star-caliber play lasted a grand total of five seasons. In those five years, hewas one of the bes...2015-03-07 15:40:323/6: Hoops Habit- NBA Age-Limit Fight Guaranteed To Get Uglyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/06/nba-age-limit-fight-guaranteed-get-ugly/
While NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said that a priority for the league is to push back its age limit for players to declare for the draft from its current 19 years old to 20, an attorney for the National Basketball Players Association on Thursday showed us just how ugly this fight is going to ge2015-03-06 09:38:083/5: Double Dribble- Russell Westbrook&#8217;s MVP Bid and Historyhttps://doubledribble.wordpress.com/2015/03/05/russell-westbrooks-mvp-bid-and-history/
The last time it happened was 1957 and 1958 when Red Auerbach's dynasty was still young. Bob Cousy won his last MVP award in '57, and Bill Russell won his first MVP award in '58.2015-03-05 11:37:233/2: Fully Clips- Doc Rivers: 'DeAndre Jordan is Defensive Player of the Year'http://fullyclips.com/2015/03/02/doc-rivers-deandre-jordan-defensive-player-year/
*Quotes via ESPN Los Angeles While his antics in the front office have created a dark cloud over the Los Angeles Clippers in terms of what they may be able to do this season (and in future seasons), one area Doc Rivers has yet to lack as head coach and front office personnel is standing behind his .2015-03-02 09:38:232/28: Hoops Habit- Philadelphia 76ers: The Problem With Sam Hinkie's Planhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/28/philadelphia-76ers-problem-sam-hinkies-plan/
Believe it or not, the Philadelphia 76ers were once a proud NBA franchise. They&#039;ve won three championships and nine conference titles in their 69-year history. They&#039;ve seen all-time greats like Julius Erving, Moses Malone, Wilt Chamberlain, Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson suit up in t...2015-02-28 09:38:022/25: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-17: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; Bulls at Knicks (Jan 5) / January 24 through February 7, 1985 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb85-17-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-bulls-at-knicks-january-24-through-february-7-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;sÂ (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * Chicago at New York &#8211; January 5, 1985 * NBA regular season &#8211; January 24 through February 7, 1985 * &#8230; Continue reading &#82015-02-25 06:40:352/16: SLC Dunk- Jazz big Derrick Favors is on the right track, but has Enes Kanter been somewhat derailed after a delayed start?http://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2015/2/16/8046981/nba-draft-anthony-davis-chris-bosh-derrick-favors-enes-kanter-dwight-howard-kevin-garnett
How do young, raw bigmen develop . . . if at all? A historical look at the process.
There have been a number of players who could best be described as young, raw, bigmen. I'm clearly interested in investigating them because the Utah Jazz have three young bigmen on the roster right now, an2015-02-16 14:41:342/12: MichaelSportStats- NBA All Star Watch &#8211; Part IIhttps://michaelsportstats.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/nba-all-star-watch-part-ii/
Well, it&#8217;s time for part II of our holiday special (and here&#8217;s a link to Part I). The concept for part II is the same simple one that was in part I â let&#8217;s have a look at the leaders (top 5) in the various statistical categories in the history of the all-star game, and [&#8230;]2015-02-12 16:39:152/9: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-16: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; January 9 through 23, 1985 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb85-16-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-january-9-through-23-1985-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;sÂ (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; January 9 through 23, 1985 * Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball &#8230; Continue read2015-02-09 22:38:372/7: SLC Dunk- UtahÂ Jazz Killers Club Tier 5: The Top 30 ever to torch the Jazzhttp://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2015/2/7/7999203/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-michael-jordan-carmelo-anthony-lebron-james-utah-jazz-killers
A surprising list of the players who have dropped 30 on the Utah Jazz
These are the top of the food chain when it comes to players who have consistently torched the Utah Jazz. For these guys 30 points is letting our team off easy, heck, Dr.J went for 60+ once. If you look at this list you2015-02-07 17:38:392/4: House of Houston- James Harden Named Western Conference Player Of The Month For Januaryhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/02/04/james-harden-named-western-conference-player-month-january/
James Harden has been named Western Conference Player of the Month for the month of January. The @ATLHawks Starting Five &#38; @JHarden13 of the @HoustonRockets named @Kia NBA Players of the Month for January&#33; pic.twitter.com/Z3W41LTHkf &#8212; NBA (@NBA) February 5, 2015 James Harden avera...2015-02-04 20:36:362/2: Hoops Habit- Washington Wizards: Their Best Season Yet?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/02/washington-wizards-best-season-yet/
The Washington Wizards are currently on pace to win 54 or 55 games, finish in the top three in the Eastern Conference, and draw a bad Miami Heat or Milwaukee Bucks team in the first round. There is a chance that this might be the best Wizards&#039; season since the 1978-79 season, a year they los...2015-02-02 12:37:251/30: Bucksketball.com- Milwaukee Bucks All-Twilight Teamhttp://www.bucksketball.com/2015/01/milwaukee-bucks-all-twilight-team/
Earlier this month, the Bucks signed Kenyon Martin to a 10-day contract. He inked a second 10-day deal last week and signed on for the rest of the season Wednesday. At 37 years old, itâs easy to think this will be hisÂ last go-around in the league. Martin certainly isnât the first well-past-his-2015-01-30 09:36:201/28: Statitudes- Is Jack Sikma a Hall of Famer?http://statitudes.com/blog/2015/01/28/is-jack-sikma-a-hall-of-famer/
The Keltner List is a series of subjective questions formulated by famed sabermetrician Bill James used to help assess whether or not a player deserves to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Although the system was designed to evaluate baseball players, with a few minor tweaks it can a2015-01-28 08:36:531/14: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: It Was Mo Williams' Nighthttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/14/fantasy-basketball-mo-williams-night/
The fantasy basketball world tonight gives a tribute to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mo Williams: That video is just plain stupid. Those last two threes Williams hit are beyond the level of absurd. He finished with 52 points on 19-of-33 shooting, with six threes, 8-for-9 from the free throw l...2015-01-14 15:38:241/5: The Smoking Cuban- Dallas Mavericks: Game Grades For OT Win Over Netshttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2015/01/05/dallas-mavericks-game-grades-ot-win-nets/
The Dallas Mavericks escaped the Brooklyn Nets with a 96-88 overtime win despite playing, well, poorly for the vast majority of the game. The offense was abysmal, and early on the defense was just as bad. Brook Lopez scored 18 points in the first quarter as Brooklyn jumped out to a 35-21 lead. Da...2015-01-05 23:40:1212/30: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-12: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; November 25 through December 9, 1984 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb85-12-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-november-25-through-december-9-1984-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;sÂ (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; November 25 through December 9, 1984 * Insightful early-season minutiae, all but lost to the annals &#8230; Cont2014-12-30 17:41:2212/22: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-11: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; Spurs (Nov 13), 76ers (Nov 17) at Bulls &#8211; 1984 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb85-11-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-spurs-76ers-at-bulls-november-1984-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;sÂ (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * San Antonio at Chicago &#8211; November 13, 1984 * Philadelphia at Chicago &#8211;Â November 17, 1984 &#160; In this episode, we &#8230; Co2014-12-22 07:39:5612/18: SocraticGadfly- Pardon me if I don't cry too much for Tampa Bay Rays fanshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Socraticgadfly/~3/c8q5Ye7yCjM/pardon-me-if-i-dont-cry-too-much-for.html
So, despite city of St. Petersburg staff agreeing to let the low-attendance Tampa Bay Rays look across the bay to the city of Tampa and or Hillsborough County for a new stadium, the St. Pete City Council has voted it down and now, per Hardball Talk, fans are butt-hurt.Is Tropicana Field ideal for ba2014-12-18 21:36:4012/17: Hoops Habit- 25 Most Dominant Individual Games in NBA Historyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/17/25-dominant-individual-games-nba-history/
There have been some absolutely dominant numbers put up in NBA history, some of which you&#039;d only expect to see on a video game with the difficulty on the lowest setting. Many of these performances came in games that were enjoyable to everyone, regardless of who you were pulling for, and are sti2014-12-17 11:38:3612/9: Hoops Habit- Washington Wizards: Where Will Paul Pierce Finish On All-Time Scoring List?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/09/washington-wizards-will-paul-pierce-finish-time-scoring-list/
On Monday night Paul Pierce of the Washington Wizards scored his 25,280th career point, moving him past Reggie Miller into 16th place on the NBA&#039;s all-time scoring list. Pierce finished the game with a season-high 28 points as the Wizards defeated the Boston Celtics 133-132 in double overtim...2014-12-09 09:37:3912/5: In all Airness - Podcast- Water Heater Game &#8211; Erving and Birdhttp://inallairness.com/water-heater-game-erving-and-bird/
Contributor:Â GregÂ &#8211; a fan, collector and researcher (Dr. J. Memorabilia)Â &#124; A perfect example of how &#8216;your story&#8217; can become a great part of NBA Narratives. April 6, 1986 &#124; Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers [Box Score] In small-town Canada, the NBA &#8230; Continue r2014-12-05 17:40:2212/5: In all Airness - Podcast- NB85-10: Michael Jordan&#8217;s rookie NBA season &#8211; November 10 through 24, 1984 | Podcasthttp://inallairness.com/nb85-10-michael-jordans-rookie-nba-season-november-10-through-24-1984-podcast/
Adam &#38; AaronÂ celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan&#8216;sÂ (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: &#160; * NBA regular season &#8211; November 10 through November 24, 1984 * Insightful early-season minutiae, all but lost to the annals &#8230; Con2014-12-05 17:40:2212/3: SLC Dunk- NBA Podcast: Utah Jazz health necessitates line-up shake upshttp://www.slcdunk.com/videos-podcasts/2014/12/3/7329181/nba-podcast-utah-jazz-health-necessitates-line-up-shake-ups
Sometimes you need a crisis to create an opportunity. Tonight against the Raptors could be both.
Phil Naessens had me on his show again to talk about the Utah Jazz (even if it starts off gushing about the surprising Denver Nuggets). It's a game day, so obviously we have to discuss what's 2014-12-03 18:39:4912/3: The Basketball Junkie- Report: LeBron James to exercise early termination option//feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/79tAytxzLS4/report-lebron-james-to-exercise-early.html
Get ready for The Decision II â not another TV "special" but another free agency period for LeBron James. LeBron James&#39; agent Rich Paul has told Heat LeBron will exercise early termination option&mdash; Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) June 24, 2014 With LeBron about to become a free agen2014-12-03 10:36:1812/3: Statcenter- The greatest rebounders in modern NBA history//feedproxy.google.com/~r/Statcenter/~3/dXJSyX8uXjI/the-greatest-rebounders-in-modern-nba.html
Let's look at the best rebounding seasons in modern NBA history (1974-2013) in two different ways.First, who's dominated rebounding on both ends of the court? In Sheet 1, I've plotted the 48 player seasons that had the highest mix of rebounding on both ends of the court, as measured by DRB% and ORB%2014-12-03 08:36:4212/1: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant Entering History Bookshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/01/los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant-entering-history-books/
Knocking off the East&#039;s best team is supposed to feel fantastic for the Los Angeles Lakers. Regardless of who it is -- Toronto, Chicago, or Cleveland -- it&#039;s not a common occurrence when they beat stiff competition. While the feeling of the win included themost exuberant celebrations, i...2014-12-01 19:38:0511/17: Hoops Habit- NBA: 25 Greatest Scorers of All-Timehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/17/25-greatest-scorers-in-nba-history/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_81307&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Feb 9, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) holds the ball as New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) defends during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake...2014-11-17 07:40:3011/12: Hoops Habit- Kobe Bryant Record: How Long Would It Take NBA Legends To Catch Him?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/12/kobe-bryant-record-long-take-nba-legends-catch/
Kobe Bryant set an NBA record for missed shots, with 13,421 -- how long would it take NBA legends to catch him? Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers set a new NBA record for futility -- he&#039;s the new leader in missed shots for a career, with 13,421. He passed by John Havlicek&#039;s previous r.2014-11-12 13:40:5711/7: Bucksketball.com- Brandon, Brandon, and 7.2: Bucks &#8211; Pistons previewhttp://www.bucksketball.com/2014/11/brandon-brandon-and-7-2-bucks-pistons-preview/
The theme for today is plus-minus rating. While the guys from the Bucksketball podcast (latest episode here) have rightly pointed out that the stat is virtually meaningless for any single game, we have reached the point in the season where a handful of games may beginning to reveal some larger trend2014-11-07 12:36:1511/4: SLC Dunk- Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant will have a legacy of being the player who missed the most shotshttp://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2014/11/4/7154513/los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant-will-have-a-legacy-of-being-the-player
One name the Mamba doesn't want to give himself . . .
As the end of his Hall of Fame career draws closer, Kobe Bryant is still going to take a lot of shots this year. But first, let's rewind to where it all started at the NBA level. The Los Angeles Lakers pulled a coup years ago by tradi2014-11-04 10:44:4811/4: Fully Clips- Career Milestone: Jamal Crawford joins the 15,000 points clubhttp://fullyclips.com/2014/11/03/career-milestone-jamal-crawford-joins-15000-points-club/
With a floater late in the fourth quarteragainst the Utah Jazz, Jamal Crawford becomes the 129th player in NBA history to score 15,000 career points. Congrats, @JCrossover, on 15,000 career points&#33; &#124; pic.twitter.com/9en217Eq6m &#8212; Los Angeles Clippers (@LAClippers) November 4, 2014 Unli2014-11-04 00:42:2611/2: Pickin&apos; Splinters- Of Octoberfest brews and NBAhttp://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=39372
Yuengling Oktoberfest is worthy of comparison to Game 5 of the â76 finals â Boston Celtics. Phoenix Suns. John Havlicek, Dave Cowens and Jo Jo White. Paul Westphal, Rick Sobers and Alvan Adams...2014-11-02 16:37:0010/27: Statitudes- By the Numbers: Reggie Millerhttp://statitudes.com/blog/2014/10/27/by-the-numbers-reggie-miller/
Eighteen random facts and figures about #31, Reggie Miller, one for each season of his career: Miller missed just 55 out of a possible 1,444 regular season games, and 30 of those DNPs came in his last three seasons. Miller played at least 90 percent of his team&#8217;s games 16 times. The only playe2014-10-27 08:36:2910/19: Hoops Habit- Houston Rockets: Top 5 Greatest Players Of All-Timehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/19/houston-rockets-top-five-greatest-players-time/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_70990&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Jun 27, 2013; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner David Stern (front) gets a hug from former NBA player Hakeem Olajuwon after the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: ...2014-10-19 10:37:5110/13: Hoops Habit- Russell Westbrook Will Be MVP Candidate without Kevin Duranthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/13/russell-westbrook-will-mvp-candidate-without-kevin-durant/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_69770&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] May 29, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (left) and guard Russell Westbrook (right) before the game against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the Western Conference...2014-10-13 17:37:529/11: The Sixer Sense- Throwback Thursday: Moses Malone Drops 38 and 24 on Celticshttp://thesixersense.com/2014/09/11/throwback-thursday-moses-malone-drops-38-24-celtics/
For this week&#039;s edition of Throwback Thursday, we bring you video highlights from a game in 1985 -- before I was born -- where Moses Malone went off against the Boston Celtics and Larry Bird. Malone totaled 38 points, 24 rebounds and three assists. Big Mo completed 11-of-23 from the field and a2014-09-11 17:37:459/4: Hoops Habit- MVP: What Does Value Even Mean In NBA's Most Prestigious Awardhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/04/mvp-value-even-mean-nbas-prestigious-award/
The NBA&#039;s MVP is one of the most oft-debated and misunderstood awardsin the online basketball world. It&#039;s hard to see a reference to Derrick Rose, Steve Nash or Allen Iverson without some sort of swipe at the recipient. But the fault isn&#039;t with the winner, it&#039;s with the notion...2014-09-04 10:38:259/1: The Sixer Sense- Nerlens Noel vs. Michael Carter-Williams: Who is the Face of the 76ers?http://thesixersense.com/2014/09/01/nerlens-noel-vs-michael-carter-williams-face-76ers/
On the surface, this might seem like an easy decision. You have the defending NBA Rookie of the Year, Michael Carter-Williams, on one side; the baby-faced floor general of the rebuilding Philadelphia 76ers coming off a season in which he was one of two players to average 16 points, six rebounds a...2014-09-01 10:38:348/20: Fully Clips- Paul, Griffin land on ESPN's 2014-15 MVP Summer Forecasthttp://fullyclips.com/2014/08/20/clippers-paul-griffin-mvp-espn-forecast/
If you&#039;re looking for more season predictions from ESPN, they&#039;ve rolled out their 2014 NBA Summer Forecast for Most Valuable Player. While LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers was chosen as the prediction for 2015 NBA MVP (received 230 votes), Clippers stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin2014-08-20 15:39:328/8: Hoops Habit- NBA: Historically Speaking, Kevin Love Trade Is Ginormoushttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/08/nba-historically-speaking-kevin-love-trade-ginormous/
Kevin Love is sometimes overlooked in the discussion of superstars in the NBA because he&#8217;s put up huge numbers for Minnesota Timberwolves teams that have never made the playoffs. It was reported Thursday that Love will be traded later this month to the Cleveland Cavaliers for No. 1 overall ...2014-08-08 10:38:507/24: SLC Dunk- NBA History: Utah Jazz Karl Malone 's best games against every teamhttp://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2014/7/24/5934249/nba-history-utah-jazz-karl-malone-best-games-against-every-team
It's his birthday, but he game every team in the NBA some presents they didn't want.
Today is Karl Malone's birthday, and the Utah Jazz power forward's work on the court is indis**** and his greatness as an individual player nearly unrivaled by any other bigman. (So, when you take th2014-07-24 15:40:107/14: Hoops Habit- Houston Rockets: Best Players By Position Of The Modern Erahttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/14/houston-rockets-best-players-position-modern-era/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_53668&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Ralph Sampson, left, and Hakeem Olajuwon towered over NBA frontcourts in the mid-1980s.[/caption] Editor&#8217;s Note: The modern era of the NBA is generally accepted to have begun with the 1979-80 seaso...2014-07-14 13:39:296/25: Hoops Habit- Cleveland Cavaliers: What To Do With The No. 1 Pickhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/25/cleveland-cavaliers-1-pick/
Only the Cleveland Cavaliers could find a way to get three No. 1 draft picks in four years&#8230;and still desperately need to nail the third one. With their fifth top-four pick in the last four drafts, the Cavs need to get the 2014 NBA Draft right in order to make the playoffs (like they were supp.2014-06-25 12:38:366/19: House of Houston- Hakeem Olajuwon Selected First Overall 30 Years Ago Todayhttp://houseofhouston.com/2014/06/19/hakeem-olajuwon-selected-first-overall-30-years-ago-today/
Thirty years ago today the greatest draft of all time took place, with Hakeem Olajuwon walking across the stage first. Most of us know Hakeem Olajuwon as the dominant force that brought Houston championships in the 90&#039;s. Most of us know of his accolades and accomplishments but few know the full2014-06-19 20:36:376/4: Statitudes- Basketball Hall of Fame Standardshttp://statitudes.com/blog/2014/06/04/basketball-hall-of-fame-standards/
In his excellent book The Politics of Glory, Bill James outlined what he called the Hall of Fame Standards Test. In a nutshell, the system awards points to players for various accomplishments: hitting .300, winning 300 games, etc. James designed the system such that the average Hall of Famer had a s2014-06-04 16:36:326/1: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 6-1-14: Second Verse Same As First In Finals Rematch?http://hoopshabit.com/?p=48232
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Sunday, June 1, the morning after the San Antonio Spurs gave us our first NBA Finals rematch in 16 years by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder. Last year, the Miami Heat beat the Spurs in a thrilling seven-game NBA Finals, a series where the Spurs were a couple of mi.2014-06-01 11:37:035/16: Believe The Hype- JR Smith loves golf & just got challenged by Marcus Jordanhttp://believethehypenba.com/2014/05/15/jr-smith-loves-golf-just-got-challenged-by-marcus-jordan/
&#8220;JR Smith loves playing golf&#8221; &#8211; is a sentence, you can say&#8230; And it&#8217;d be correct. According to an interview with Golf Digest, the Knicks guard took up the sport 5 years ago after playing in a Moses Malone Charity &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2014-05-16 01:37:434/16: Dancing With Noah- Sunday to Monday Thoughts on Basketballhttp://dancingwithnoah.com/2014/03/17/sunday-to-monday-thoughts-on-basketball/
Iâve never had any regular segments on DWN and 2/3 of the way through the NBA season during a week when the crown jewel of NCAA basketball season kicks off is probably the worst time to try something new, but here we are with a weekly look at comings and goings, statistical achievements, half thou2014-04-16 12:35:364/6: Cowbell Kingdom- Sunday Musings: Understanding DeMarcus Cousinshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/fBktlFVmNOg/
Taking a closer look at DeMarcus Cousins2014-04-06 08:35:414/2: Hoops Habit- NBA: Sacramento Kings Owner Vivek Ranadive Has Interesting Ideas For Lottery, Playoffhttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=42252
Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive dropped some interesting&#8212;not necessarily good or workable, but interesting&#8212;ideas during a Q&#38;A with ESPN.com&#8217;s Jared Dubin last week. Among the more creative of Ranadive&#8217;s ideas for the NBA was the idea&#8212;amid all the talk o...2014-04-02 08:37:424/1: Statitudes- In a Box: The 1980s NBAhttp://statitudes.com/blog/2014/04/01/in-a-box-the-1980s-nba/
My favorite contemporary writer, the incomparable Bill James, has used the âIn a Boxâ concept in several of his books. Basically what James does is choose a topic (e.g., a baseball manager) and then makes an idiosyncratic list of the topicâs defining features. I think the format works well for2014-04-01 10:36:403/17: We Like Basketball- NBA HISTORY: STATISTICS ABOUT POINTS IN REGULAR SEASON.http://welikebasket.blogspot.com/2014/03/nba-history-statistics-about-points-in.html
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The loveable hot-head with immeasurable talent and NBA size figuring out how to harness his vast gifts and focus them through his obvious intensity and passion is always going to have fans. But that love doesnât screw his head on any straighter. That maturity can only come from within.2014-03-13 14:35:193/2: Sports Unbiased- Allen Iverson a.k.a &#8220;The Answer&#8221; Jersey Retirement : Full Length Videohttp://sportsunbiased.com/editors-picks/27946/allen-iverson-a-k-a-the-answer-jersey-retirement-full-length-video/
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The Philadelphia 76ers retired Allen Iverson&#8216;s No. 3 jersey during his ceremony in front of a packed house of 20,856 fans including Sixer greats, Julius Erving and Moses Malone. Iverson was one of the most elite point guards of the modern era, and many would agree tha2014-03-02 12:37:023/2: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-2-04: Mark Cuban Says D-League Better Option Than NCAAhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/02/daily-nba-fix-3-2-04-mark-cuban-says-d-league-better-option-ncaa/
Welcome to your Daily NBA Fix for Sunday, March 2, the morning after there wasnât a single close (three points or less) finish from a slate of nine ...2014-03-02 07:37:033/1: Sports Unbiased- L.A. Lakers: Jerry West not impressed with highly-acclaimed NBA Draft Classhttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/27802/l-a-lakers-jerry-west-not-impressed-with-highly-acclaimed-nba-draft-class/
Hall of Famer Jerry West has done it all in the NBA. Â As a player he has won an NBA championship, NBA Finals MVP, 14-Time All-Star, and an NBA scoring champion to name a few. Â As an executive he has won four NBA championships and a two-time Executive of the Year recipient. Mr. West has been excell2014-03-01 10:36:572/19: Foul Line Extended- The Best Offensive Rebounder Since Rodmanhttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/02/19/the-best-offensive-rebounder-since-rodman/
My love of offensive rebounding has shined through multiple times before. Â In the Detroit Pistons loss to Charlotte last night second year man Andre Drummond hauled in 22 missed shots including 11 Detroit misses. Â The Bobcats held the Pistons to just 40% shooting so their was plenty of opportunity2014-02-19 20:35:592/12: LA Sports Hub- Adam Silver Considers Raising NBA Draft Age Limit To 20 http://lasportshub.com/2014/02/10/nba-draft-age-limit/
Thereâs been a lot of talk about what Adam Silverâs first move as NBA commissioner will be. Well, it looks like we may have an answer.
2014-02-12 09:37:301/21: Foul Line Extended- Z-Bo Cleaning Glass like Jayson Williamshttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/01/21/z-bo-cleaning-glass-like-jayson-williams/
The New Orleans Pelicans came away with a win in Memphis last night to keep their hopes of gaining the 8th playoff spot in the west alive. Â Pelicans center Anthony Davis was key as he helped force Marc Gasol into five turnovers while also blocking four Grizzlies shot attempts. Â The 2012 number one2014-01-21 17:36:4812/27: Double Dribble- NBA Top 50 Ã¢â¬â MVP Shareshttp://doubledribble.wordpress.com/2013/12/27/nba-top-50-mvp-shares/
Rank Player MVP Shares 1 Michael Jordan* 8.138 2 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* 6.203 3 Larry Bird* 5.693 4 LeBron James 5.387 5 Magic Johnson* 5.129 6 Bill Russell* 4.827 7 Shaquille O&#8217;Neal 4.38 8 Karl Malone* 4.296 9 Wilt Chamberlain* 4.269 10 Tim Duncan 4.261 11 Kobe Bryant 4.206 12 David Robinson* 32013-12-27 11:37:1112/6: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Fantasy basketball history: 1982Ã¢â¬â¢s best wasn&#8217;t Larry Bird or Magic, but Don Busehttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2013/12/06/fantasy-basketball-history-1982s-best-wasnt-larry-bird-or-magic-but-don-buse/
Weâre going back nearly 30 years, to 1982 when the MVP was Moses Malone and the careers of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were just getting started.Â The same can be said for a few stats and elements of the NBA. Steals and blocks were eight years old but turnovers became official as late as 1978. &#2013-12-06 16:37:3311/16: Statcenter- The greatest rebounders in modern NBA historyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Statcenter/~3/dXJSyX8uXjI/the-greatest-rebounders-in-modern-nba.html
Let's look at the best rebounding seasons in modern NBA history (1974-2013) in two different ways.First, who's dominated rebounding on both ends of the court? In Sheet 1, I've plotted the 48 player seasons that had the highest mix of rebounding on both ends of the court, as measured by DRB% and ORB%2013-11-16 20:37:1711/1: HoopsHabit- NBA Opening Night: Which Players Stood Out?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Ba9Oea5telk/
The first two nights of the NBA season were nothing short of sensational. There were a few stars who reminded the rest of the league how dominant they can be when healthy and also a few players who put themselves on the NBA map with their stellar play. Below, we take a look at the [&#8230;]The post 2013-11-01 08:36:1410/23: Statitudes- The Best Player in the NBAhttp://statitudes.com/blog/2013/10/23/the-best-player-in-the-nba/
On Monday I wrote I a piece for ESPN Insider that used multiple years of MVP voting to determine who was generally viewed as the best player in the NBA on a season-by-season basis. This post is an extension of that idea, although I&#8217;m going to make the following tweaks: Win shares will be used 2013-10-23 08:37:1310/3: Statitudes- The San Antonio Spurs Franchise In a Boxhttp://statitudes.com/blog/2013/10/03/the-san-antonio-spurs-franchise-in-a-box/
My favorite contemporary writer, the incomparable Bill James, has used the âIn a Boxâ concept in several of his books. Basically what James does is choose a topic (e.g., a baseball manager) and then makes an idiosyncratic list of the topicâs defining features. I think the format works well for2013-10-03 08:37:128/21: Statitudes- The NBA MVP Award In a Boxhttp://statitudes.com/blog/2013/08/21/the-nba-mvp-award-in-a-box/
My favorite contemporary writer, the incomparable Bill James, has used the &#8220;In a Box&#8221; concept in several of his books. Basically what James does is choose a topic (e.g., a baseball manager) and then makes an idiosyncratic list of the topic&#8217;s defining features. I think the format wo2013-08-21 12:48:597/25: HoopsHabit- Philadelphia 76ers: The Top 5 Big Men in 76er Historyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/WZDwVR7hKoE/
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers officially made Nerl [...]Author informationJovan AlfordThe post Philadelphia 76ers: The Top 5 Big Men in 76er History appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-07-25 15:36:337/5: HoopsHabit- Philadelphia 76ers: Ranking the Best Players by Position in Team Historyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/iYhhn9npGhw/
The Philadelphia 76ers trace their roots to the old Nat [...]Author informationPhil WatsonAssistant Editor at HoopsHabit.comHoops Habit's assistant editor is also a veteran of 20-plus years in the newspaper industry as a writer and editor. His roots are as a sports writer and later in his career tra2013-07-05 15:36:366/25: The High Phive- 76ers & Adam Aron Front Office Shufflehttp://www.highphive.net/2013/06/25/76ers-adam-aron-front-office-shuffle/
Not even a year ago, Adam Aron strutted proudly into the Constitution Center toÂ present Andrew Bynum to the 76ers faithful in a moment that offered much hopeÂ for a struggling franchise. The team seemingly found the superstar center it has beenÂ missing since Moses Malone brought home the last NBA 2013-06-25 16:36:366/22: HoopsHabit- LeBron James: Legacy Status Updatehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/7A8nTA2vzsM/
LeBron James is one of the most polarizing sports figur [...]The post LeBron James: Legacy Status Update appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-06-22 17:36:256/12: Celtics Life- Larry Bird's Top 10 NBA Finals Performances: Part 2http://www.celticslife.com/2013/06/larry-birds-top-10-nba-finals_12.html
Part 2: The conclusion of the Top 10 Larry Bird NBA Finals performances. Find 10-6 here.
By Cort Reynolds
With the NBA championship series in full swing and talk about Tim Duncan's place among the game's all-time greats being bandied about, it seems a good time to review the top 10 Fina2013-06-12 08:35:516/11: HoopsHabit- Detroit Pistons: Maurice Cheeks a Good Hire, Despite Media, Fan Reactionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/aa4CFsacNw4/
Detroit Free Press columnist Drew Sharp pretty much sum [...]The post Detroit Pistons: Maurice Cheeks a Good Hire, Despite Media, Fan Reaction appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-06-11 12:36:216/7: HoopsHabit- NBA: Are Coach of the Year Winners Cursed?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/29P18taa54Y/
The Denver Nuggets âparted waysâ with coach George Karl [...]The post NBA: Are Coach of the Year Winners Cursed? appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-06-07 14:36:115/4: HoopsHabit- Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Best and Worst Draft Picks In Team Historyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/tBosruxYi8Y/
The NBA Draft: Where busts happen. When picking a playe [...]The post Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Best and Worst Draft Picks In Team History appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-05-04 13:36:264/25: HoopsHabit- Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Worst Trades In Franchise Historyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/skM8fueZcV4/
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the more storied fran [...]The post Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Worst Trades In Franchise History appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-25 18:36:423/13: Dancing With Noah- Can I have a talk with you? alternately, The Lost Season: A Tragedy featuring Andrew & Doughttp://dancingwithnoah.com/2013/03/13/can-i-have-a-talk-with-you-alternately-the-lost-season-a-tragedy-featuring-andrew-doug/
I think it was a couple weeks ago after yet another hopeless Andrew Bynum update that I started ideating about a post chronicling the beginning-to-present saga of Bynumâs disappointing tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers. The comments below were easy enough to compile, but the format proved to be m2013-03-13 09:36:003/7: The High Phive- 76ers Trends Continue as they Fall to the Hawks 107-96http://www.highphive.net/2013/03/07/76ers-trends-continue-as-the-fall-to-the-hawks-107-96/
Itâs come down to excuses with the 76ers. Thatâs how bad itâs become for the team that had high hopes when the season started. Andrew Bynum would soon be the centerÂ they&#8217;veÂ needed since Moses Malone left. Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner would combine to be a formidableÂ back courtÂ with A2013-03-07 18:36:312/23: The Basketball Champs Belt- 1953-54: Waiting for The World to Changehttp://basketball.champsbelt.com/2013/02/1953-54-waiting-for-world-to-change.html
By Michael Hogan Waiting for Godot describes the story of two men who pass the time waiting for a promised visit by the mysterious Godot. While they wait, the men pass the time talking, eating, and being visited by odd passers-by. In the end, Godot never arrives and we're left to wonder if he actual2013-02-23 21:36:092/11: HoopsHabit- Cleveland Cavaliers: Could Kyrie Irving become an MVP candidate?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/qEGTqJxXx_I/
Can Kyrie Irving become a candidate for the Most Valuab [...]The post Cleveland Cavaliers: Could Kyrie Irving become an MVP candidate? appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-02-11 09:36:051/24: The High Phive- A Tale of Two Cities: Philly and LA Share Different Types of NBA Miseryhttp://www.highphive.net/2013/01/24/a-tale-of-two-cities-philly-and-la-share-different-types-of-nba-misery/
Mention the SixersÂ and the LakersÂ in the same breath, and the average fan will immediately conjureÂ up images of a great decades-old rivalry. For older fans, they will probably recall the thrilling World Championship over Magic Johnson&#8216;s LakersÂ in 1983, the last title time that this basketb2013-01-24 14:36:521/3: The Wages of Wins Journal- Everything you need to know about the MVP Awardhttp://wagesofwins.com/2013/01/03/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-mvp-award/
Dre examines MVP races of old to find fun trivia. He also uses the knowledge gleaned to examine current MVP candidates.2013-01-03 07:35:511/2: Tyler&apos;s Think Tank- NBA All Decade Team 1980shttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TylersThinkTank/~3/uKPUme-SJmk/nba-all-decade-team-1980s.html
PG Magic Johnson--Gets the nod over Isiah Thomas
SG Michael Jordan
SF Larry Bird--Over Alex English and Dominique Wilkins
PF Charles Barkley--Close call between him and Kevin McHale
C Moses Malone--Edges out Hakeem Olajuwon, Robert Parish and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2013-01-02 12:35:5112/12: Dancing With Noah- What is this thing, hope? alternately: Drowning in our hubrishttp://dancingwithnoah.com/2012/12/12/what-is-this-thing-hope-alternately-drowning-in-our-hubris/
Back in September, the odds makers in Vegas or Jersey City or Macau or wherever it is they reside set the odds of a Lakers championship at 9-4. For the sake of comparison, the defending champion Miami Heat also had 9-4 odds; which makes the Heat and the Lakers the odds-on-favorite to win the NBA [..2012-12-12 19:35:4511/8: The Wages of Wins Journal- The Greatest and Worst NBA Players of All Time!http://wagesofwins.com/2012/11/08/the-greatest-and-worst-nba-players-of-all-time/
Josh Weil shares all the data you could ever hope for and shines a light on the best and worst NBA players of the box score era.2012-11-08 23:35:4711/2: The High Phive- Oh What a Night for the 76ers!http://www.highphive.net/2012/11/02/oh-what-a-night-for-the-76ers/
Following an impressive preseason, winning six out of seven games, the Sixers came out with a bang! On a night that was filled with the anti**** of the return of a former Philly star and the start of a new era for the Philadelphia 76ers, it was a familiar face that stole the show. Prior to the g2012-11-02 15:36:266/22: The Wages of Wins Journal- Quick takes on LeBron&#8217;s first ringhttp://wagesofwins.com/2012/06/22/quick-takes-on-lebrons-first-ring/
Dre looks at LeBron James' first ring and some of the stories that go with it. Continue reading &#8594;2012-06-22 04:01:354/9: Z krainy NBA- [DruÃ Â¼yna (bez) PierÃ âºcienia] Kilka kilogramÃÂ³w nadwagi i sporo kontrowersji&#8230; [vol.5]http://zkrainynba.com/inne/historia/druzyna-bez-pierscienia-vol-5
Po krÃ³tkiej przerwie zapraszam na kolejne, tym razem ÅwiÄ teczne wydanie &#8220;DruÅ¼yna (bez) pierÅcienia&#8221;, w ktÃ³rym przybliÅ¼ymy wam historiÄ jednego z najbardziej wszechstronnych zawodnikÃ³w w historii tej ligi. &#8211; Sir Charlesa Barkley&#8217;a!
Bohater naszego dzisiejszego artyk2012-04-09 04:00:2511/11: Z krainy NBA- Kevin Durant spodziewany w kolejnym meczu charytatywnymhttp://zkrainynba.pl/?p=7101
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook oraz Rashard Lewis. To tylko niektÃ³re z gwiazd, ktÃ³re majÄ zagraÄ 20 Listopada w meczu charytatywnym sponsorowanym przez Johna Lucasa. Spotkanie ma siÄ odbyÄ w pÃ³Ånocnym Houstonie. Tamtejsza hala moÅ¼e pomieÅciÄ 5,000 osÃ³b.Â
Trenerami zespoÅÃ³w zostanÄ 2011-11-11 04:00:2411/5: Z krainy NBA- Rekordy NBA sezonu 2010/2011 cz.1http://zkrainynba.pl/?p=6635
W minionym sezonie NBA padÅo doÅÄ sporo rekordÃ³w. Jedne bardziej utkwiÅy nam w pamiÄci, drugie moÅ¼e nieco mniej. PoniÅ¼ej przypomnimy, a w niektÃ³rych przypadkach tylko utrwalimy Wam kilka z nich.
Na poczÄ tku listopada byliÅmy Åwiadkami doÅÄ czenia do grona 36 graczy, ktÃ³rzy zdobyli w 2011-11-05 04:00:3010/21: The Wages of Wins Journal- Did Tim Duncan and LeBron James cause NBA lockouts?http://wagesofwins.net/2011/10/20/did-tim-duncan-and-lebron-james-cause-nba-lockouts/
Did the uproar over LeBron's decision and Tim Duncan's surprise draft location cause the owners to overreact? 2011-10-21 04:01:1310/5: Z krainy NBA- Mecz dnia 1985/86 Philadelphia &#8211; Dallashttp://zkrainynba.pl/?p=4444
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DziÅ pora na drugi dzieÅ z naszymi meczami z przeszÅoÅci. Zgodnie z Å¼yczeniem jednego z naszych czytelnikÃ³w znaleÅºliÅmy mecz z poczÄ tkÃ³w karieryÂ Charlesa Barkleya. DokÅadnie jest to mecz z jego drugiego sezonu, w ktÃ³rym graÅ w Sixers razem zÂ Mosesem Malone iÂ Juliusem E2011-10-05 04:00:348/23: The Wages of Wins Journal- Why Kobe is an All-Time Great, Wade is not yet, and Iguodala might be somedayhttp://wagesofwins.net/2011/08/22/why-kobe-is-an-all-time-great-wade-is-not-yet-and-iguodala-might-be-someday/
Longevity and production are required to be considered one of the greatest of all time. Players like Kobe have that on their resume. Players like Wade don't yet.2011-08-23 04:01:058/17: Z krainy NBA- Hakeem &#8220;The Dream&#8221; Olajuwon &#8211; CzÃ âowiek finezjahttp://zkrainynba.pl/?p=1809
Dzisiaj przedstawiÄ kolejnego zawodnika jakim byÅ Hakeem &#8220;The Dream&#8221; Olajuwon. Center ktÃ³ry swojÄ finezjÄ i wielkim arsenaÅem zagraÅ byÅ nie do zatrzymania w pomalowanym przeciwnika.
Akeem Olajuwon (bo tak brzmiaÅo imiÄ naszego bohatera zanim przeszedÅ w poÅowie kariery na 2011-08-17 04:01:028/16: Back Picks- Adjusting Playoff Stats Part III: 30 Post-Merger Starshttp://www.backpicks.com/2011/08/15/adjusting-playoff-stats-part-iii-30-post-merger-stars/
As a follow up to a prior post on adjusting playoff statistics for 15 of the most notable recent players, I&#8217;ve expanded the process to just about every top-10 MVP regular since the ABA merger in 1977. Of the 15 additions, everyone has finished in the top-10 in MVP voting at least 5 times, with2011-08-16 04:00:268/13: The Wages of Wins Journal- Defending Rodman (featuring the 100 Most Productive Seasons since 1978)http://wagesofwins.net/2011/08/13/defending-rodman-featuring-the-100-most-productive-seasons-since-1978/
Arturo makes a simple argument for the Greatness that is Dennis Rodman.2011-08-13 04:01:088/12: Z krainy NBA- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar &#8211; Wielki zwyciÃâ¢zcahttp://zkrainynba.pl/?p=1635
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar â jeden z najlepszych i najsÅynniejszych koszykarzy w historii NBA i caÅej koszykÃ³wki. CzÅowiek ktÃ³ry posiada niezliczonÄ iloÅÄ tytuÅÃ³w mistrzowskich i rekordÃ³w ligi NBA.
Fedrinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. przyszedÅ na Åwiat 16 kwietnia 1947 roku na nowojorskim Manhatt2011-08-12 04:00:397/28: BBR Blog- Basketball on Paper WAR and the Best Peak Regular-Season Players Since 1978http://www.basketball-reference.com/blog/?p=9840
If you've been following the blog recently, I've developed a way to convert a player's Basketball on Paper stats to a Statistical Plus/Minus estimate. I'll spare you the gory details (which you can read about at the bottom of this page), and simply say that this version of SPM is less biased toward 2011-07-28 04:00:066/27: Back Picks- Most Top-10 MVP Finishes (since 1977)http://www.backpicks.com/2011/06/26/most-top-10-mvp-finishes-since-1977/
Since the ABA-NBA merger in 1977, 30 players have finished in the top-10 in MVP voting at least five times. No one has more top-10 finishes than Karl Malone, who did it a remarkable 14 consecutive times from 1988 to 2001. Below is the full list: Player Years Top-10 MVPs Karl Malone 88-01 14 Shaquill2011-06-27 04:00:326/3: BBR Blog- Mailbag: NBA MVPs and Their Ringshttp://www.basketball-reference.com/blog/?p=9571
BBR reader Jamey wrote in with this question: "I'm watching the NBA Finals, and one of the hosts of the pre-game show said that there are 7 players who have won the MVP award that have not won an NBA championship ring. Can you tell me who they are?" Sure can. In fact, in order [...]2011-06-03 04:00:064/23: Z krainy NBA- Kevin Love z nagrodÃâ¦ za najwiÃâ¢kszy postÃâ¢phttp://zkrainynba.blog.interia.pl/?id=2069365
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Kevin Love z Minnesota Timberwolves zostaÅ uhonorowany nagrodÄ dla zawodnika, kt&oacute;ry w sezonie 2010-11 zrobiÅ najwiÄkszy postÄp w grze w por&oacute;wnaniu do poprzedniego sezonu.
Love uzyskaÅ 400 z moÅ¼liwych 580 punkt&oacute;w, w tym 66 razy byÅ wybierany na pierwszym miejscu 2011-04-23 04:00:343/31: BBR Blog- Best Game Scores of 1985-86http://www.basketball-reference.com/blog/?p=9156
Since we now have boxscore data from the 1985-86 regular season on the site, I thought it'd be fun to look at the top 50 individual single-game performances of that season according to the various "game score" metrics out there. First, here were the top games by John Hollinger's game score: Rk Playe2011-03-31 05:46:45